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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.13, 807.03 and 376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.13, 807.03 and 376.71 is: 563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.13 : 807.03 = 376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.13/807.03 = 376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.13x = 807.03 × 376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.13x = 304,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,016.27/539.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.90

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