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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.99, 809.24 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.99, 809.24 and 265.14 is: 398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.99 : 809.24 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.99/809.24 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.99x = 809.24 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.99x = 214,560.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,560.57/538.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.08

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