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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.36, 807.06 and 281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.36, 807.06 and 281.08 is: 421.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.36 : 807.06 = 281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.36/807.06 = 281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.36x = 807.06 × 281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.36x = 226,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,848.42/538.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.37

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