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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.08, 807.96 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.08, 807.96 and 356.50 is: 534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.08 : 807.96 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.08/807.96 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.08x = 807.96 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.08x = 288,037.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,037.74/539.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.31

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