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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.56, 808.14 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.56, 808.14 and 264.69 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.56 : 808.14 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.56/808.14 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.56x = 808.14 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.56x = 213,906.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,906.58/538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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