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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.40, 807.99 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.40, 807.99 and 246.23 is: 369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.40 : 807.99 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.40/807.99 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.40x = 807.99 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.40x = 198,951.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,951.38/538.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.52

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