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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.67, 807.36 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.67, 807.36 and 245.84 is: 368.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.67 : 807.36 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.67/807.36 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.67x = 807.36 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.67x = 198,477.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,477.35/538.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.46

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