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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.16, 807.72 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.16, 807.72 and 249.76 is: 374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.16 : 807.72 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.16/807.72 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.16x = 807.72 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.16x = 201,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,736.15/538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.86

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