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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.14, 807.11 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.14, 807.11 and 264.06 is: 396.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.14 : 807.11 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.14/807.11 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.14x = 807.11 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.14x = 213,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,126.62/538.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.04

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