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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539, 807.60 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539, 807.60 and 365.48 is: 547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539 : 807.60 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539/807.60 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539x = 807.60 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539x = 295,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,161.65/539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.61

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