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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.20, 806.67 and 307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.20, 806.67 and 307.35 is: 460.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.20 : 806.67 = 307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.20/806.67 = 307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.20x = 806.67 × 307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.20x = 247,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,930.02/538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.67

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