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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.15, 809.26 and 363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.15, 809.26 and 363.43 is: 545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.15 : 809.26 = 363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.15/809.26 = 363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.15x = 809.26 × 363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.15x = 294,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,103.50/539.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.50

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