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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.28, 808.92 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.28, 808.92 and 356.94 is: 535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.28 : 808.92 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.28/808.92 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.28x = 808.92 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.28x = 288,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,735.90/539.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.41

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