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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.17, 809.04 and 376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.17, 809.04 and 376.54 is: 565.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.17 : 809.04 = 376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.17/809.04 = 376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.17x = 809.04 × 376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.17x = 304,635.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,635.31/539.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.01

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