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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.41, 807.57 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.41, 807.57 and 249.86 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.41 : 807.57 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.41/807.57 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.41x = 807.57 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.41x = 201,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,775.40/538.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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