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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.33, 807.29 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.33, 807.29 and 191.61 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.33 : 807.29 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.33/807.29 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.33x = 807.29 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.33x = 154,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,684.84/538.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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