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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.57, 807.92 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.57, 807.92 and 264.58 is: 396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.57 : 807.92 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.57/807.92 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.57x = 807.92 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.57x = 213,763.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,763.16/538.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.91

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