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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.28, 807.55 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.28, 807.55 and 356.40 is: 533.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.28 : 807.55 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.28/807.55 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.28x = 807.55 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.28x = 287,809.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,809.93/539.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.69

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