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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.60, 807.20 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.60, 807.20 and 241.89 is: 362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.60 : 807.20 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.60/807.20 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.60x = 807.20 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.60x = 195,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,255.73/538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.52

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