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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.18, 807.62 and 294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.18, 807.62 and 294.87 is: 442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.18 : 807.62 = 294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.18/807.62 = 294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.18x = 807.62 × 294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.18x = 238,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,146.12/538.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.50

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