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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.88, 808.79 and 307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.88, 808.79 and 307.88 is: 462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 808.79 = 307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/808.79 = 307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 808.79 × 307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 249,010.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,010.27/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.09

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