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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.04, 808.95 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.04, 808.95 and 265.21 is: 398.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.04 : 808.95 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.04/808.95 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.04x = 808.95 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.04x = 214,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,540.97/539.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.01

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