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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.49, 806.67 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.49, 806.67 and 263.76 is: 395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.49 : 806.67 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.49/806.67 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.49x = 806.67 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.49x = 212,767.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,767.28/538.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.12

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