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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.75, 808.01 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.75, 808.01 and 246.24 is: 369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.75 : 808.01 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.75/808.01 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.75x = 808.01 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.75x = 198,964.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,964.07/538.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.31

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