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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.70, 807.92 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.70, 807.92 and 249.86 is: 374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.70 : 807.92 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.70/807.92 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.70x = 807.92 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.70x = 201,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,866.89/538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.73

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