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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.68, 808.22 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.68, 808.22 and 246.27 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.68 : 808.22 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.68/808.22 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.68x = 808.22 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.68x = 199,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,040.34/538.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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