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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.04, 807.99 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.04, 807.99 and 264.75 is: 396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.04 : 807.99 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.04/807.99 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.04x = 807.99 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.04x = 213,915.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,915.35/539.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.85

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