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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.61, 807.82 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.61, 807.82 and 246.02 is: 368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.61 : 807.82 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.61/807.82 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.61x = 807.82 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.61x = 198,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,739.88/538.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.99

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