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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.52, 806.46 and 263.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.52, 806.46 and 263.73 is: 394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.52 : 806.46 = 263.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.52/806.46 = 263.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.52x = 806.46 × 263.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.52x = 212,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,687.70/538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.95

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