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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.20, 806.40 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.20, 806.40 and 263.70 is: 395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.20 : 806.40 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.20/806.40 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.20x = 806.40 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.20x = 212,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,647.68/538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.11

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