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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.25, 808.97 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.25, 808.97 and 265.26 is: 397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.25 : 808.97 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.25/808.97 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.25x = 808.97 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.25x = 214,587.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,587.38/539.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.94

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