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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.25, 807.37 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.25, 807.37 and 294.03 is: 441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.25 : 807.37 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.25/807.37 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.25x = 807.37 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.25x = 237,390.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,390.27/538.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.05

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