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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.12, 807.59 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.12, 807.59 and 249.76 is: 374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.12 : 807.59 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.12/807.59 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.12x = 807.59 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.12x = 201,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,703.68/538.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.83

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