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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.68, 807.38 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.68, 807.38 and 249.50 is: 373.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.68 : 807.38 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.68/807.38 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.68x = 807.38 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.68x = 201,441.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,441.31/538.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.95

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