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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.70, 808.24 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.70, 808.24 and 264.98 is: 397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.70 : 808.24 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.70/808.24 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.70x = 808.24 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.70x = 214,165.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,165.76/538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.56

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