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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.17, 807.15 and 249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.17, 807.15 and 249.54 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.17 : 807.15 = 249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.17/807.15 = 249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.17x = 807.15 × 249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.17x = 201,416.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,416.21/538.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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