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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.43, 807.58 and 260.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.43, 807.58 and 260.99 is: 391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.43 : 807.58 = 260.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.43/807.58 = 260.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.43x = 807.58 × 260.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.43x = 210,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,770.30/538.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.45

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