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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.23, 808.33 and 407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.23, 808.33 and 407.25 is: 610.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.23 : 808.33 = 407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.23/808.33 = 407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.23x = 808.33 × 407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.23x = 329,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,192.39/539.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.49

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