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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.82, 808.41 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.82, 808.41 and 264.86 is: 397.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.82 : 808.41 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.82/808.41 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.82x = 808.41 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.82x = 214,115.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,115.47/538.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.38

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