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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.92, 807.42 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.92, 807.42 and 282.12 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.92 : 807.42 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.92/807.42 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.92x = 807.42 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.92x = 227,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,789.33/538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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