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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.03, 808.29 and 246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.03, 808.29 and 246.45 is: 369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.03 : 808.29 = 246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.03/808.29 = 246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.03x = 808.29 × 246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.03x = 199,200.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,200.04/539.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.55

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