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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.11, 808.92 and 265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.11, 808.92 and 265.43 is: 398.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.11 : 808.92 = 265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.11/808.92 = 265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.11x = 808.92 × 265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.11x = 214,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,710.31/539.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.27

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