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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.17, 807.38 and 294.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.17, 807.38 and 294.57 is: 441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.17 : 807.38 = 294.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.17/807.38 = 294.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.17x = 807.38 × 294.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.17x = 237,828.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,828.45/538.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.92

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