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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.24, 807.39 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.24, 807.39 and 245.68 is: 368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.24 : 807.39 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.24/807.39 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.24x = 807.39 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.24x = 198,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,359.58/538.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.53

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