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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.86, 807.87 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.86, 807.87 and 260.76 is: 390.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.86 : 807.87 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.86/807.87 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.86x = 807.87 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.86x = 210,660.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,660.18/538.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.94

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