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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.78, 807.60 and 307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.78, 807.60 and 307.17 is: 460.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.78 : 807.60 = 307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.78/807.60 = 307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.78x = 807.60 × 307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.78x = 248,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,070.40/538.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.43

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