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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.16, 807.36 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.16, 807.36 and 356.28 is: 533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.16 : 807.36 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.16/807.36 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.16x = 807.36 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.16x = 287,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,646.22/539.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.51

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