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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.57, 807.30 and 209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.57, 807.30 and 209.41 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.57 : 807.30 = 209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.57/807.30 = 209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.57x = 807.30 × 209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.57x = 169,056.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,056.69/538.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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