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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.99, 807.34 and 307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.99, 807.34 and 307.76 is: 460.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.99 : 807.34 = 307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.99/807.34 = 307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.99x = 807.34 × 307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.99x = 248,462.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,462.92/538.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.98

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