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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.88, 808.88 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.88, 808.88 and 282.56 is: 424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 808.88 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/808.88 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 808.88 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 228,557.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,557.13/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.13

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