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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.07, 807.80 and 246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.07, 807.80 and 246.41 is: 369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.07 : 807.80 = 246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.07/807.80 = 246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.07x = 807.80 × 246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.07x = 199,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,044.73/539.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.24

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