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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.21, 809.53 and 320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.21, 809.53 and 320.24 is: 480.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.21 : 809.53 = 320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.21/809.53 = 320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.21x = 809.53 × 320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.21x = 259,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,239.04/539.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.78

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