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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.15, 805.77 and 281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.15, 805.77 and 281.11 is: 420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.15 : 805.77 = 281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.15/805.77 = 281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.15x = 805.77 × 281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.15x = 226,510.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,510.00/538.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.90

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