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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.42, 807.18 and 250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.42, 807.18 and 250.06 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.42 : 807.18 = 250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.42/807.18 = 250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.42x = 807.18 × 250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.42x = 201,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,843.43/538.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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