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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.20, 808.68 and 261.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.20, 808.68 and 261.55 is: 392.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.20 : 808.68 = 261.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.20/808.68 = 261.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.20x = 808.68 × 261.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.20x = 211,506.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,506.21/539.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.26

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