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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.28, 808.67 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.28, 808.67 and 246.70 is: 369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.28 : 808.67 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.28/808.67 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.28x = 808.67 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.28x = 199,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,495.63/539.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.93

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