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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.30, 806.30 and 281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.30, 806.30 and 281.26 is: 421.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.30 : 806.30 = 281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.30/806.30 = 281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.30x = 806.30 × 281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.30x = 226,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,779.94/538.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.29

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