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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.13, 807.09 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.13, 807.09 and 263.75 is: 395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.13 : 807.09 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.13/807.09 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.13x = 807.09 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.13x = 212,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,865.95/538.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.57

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