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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.26, 807.39 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.26, 807.39 and 264.69 is: 397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.26 : 807.39 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.26/807.39 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.26x = 807.39 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.26x = 213,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,708.06/538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.04

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