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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.89, 808.53 and 265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.89, 808.53 and 265.18 is: 397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.89 : 808.53 = 265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.89/808.53 = 265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.89x = 808.53 × 265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.89x = 214,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,403.69/538.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.86

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