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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.19, 807.38 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.19, 807.38 and 209.10 is: 313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.19 : 807.38 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.19/807.38 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.19x = 807.38 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.19x = 168,823.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,823.16/538.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.69

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