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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.10, 807.84 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.10, 807.84 and 356.34 is: 533.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.10 : 807.84 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.10/807.84 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.10x = 807.84 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.10x = 287,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,865.71/539.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.97

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