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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.79, 807.84 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.79, 807.84 and 265.01 is: 397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.79 : 807.84 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.79/807.84 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.79x = 807.84 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.79x = 214,081.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,081.64/538.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.34

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