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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.20, 807.30 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.20, 807.30 and 264.05 is: 396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.20 : 807.30 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.20/807.30 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.20x = 807.30 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.20x = 213,163.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,163.53/538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.07

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