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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.12, 808.24 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.12, 808.24 and 246.75 is: 369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.12 : 808.24 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.12/808.24 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.12x = 808.24 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.12x = 199,433.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,433.22/539.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.92

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