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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.24, 807.12 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.24, 807.12 and 281.44 is: 422.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.24 : 807.12 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.24/807.12 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.24x = 807.12 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.24x = 227,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,155.85/538.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.03

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