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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.67, 808.10 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.67, 808.10 and 264.56 is: 396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.67 : 808.10 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.67/808.10 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.67x = 808.10 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.67x = 213,793.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,793.62/538.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.89

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