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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.53, 807.86 and 264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.53, 807.86 and 264.39 is: 396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.53 : 807.86 = 264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.53/807.86 = 264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.53x = 807.86 × 264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.53x = 213,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,584.74/538.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.61

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