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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.68, 807.54 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.68, 807.54 and 245.88 is: 368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.68 : 807.54 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.68/807.54 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.68x = 807.54 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.68x = 198,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,557.94/538.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.60

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