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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.29, 807.01 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.29, 807.01 and 264.20 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.29 : 807.01 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.29/807.01 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.29x = 807.01 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.29x = 213,213.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,213.40/538.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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