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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.28, 809.06 and 279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.28, 809.06 and 279.20 is: 418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.28 : 809.06 = 279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.28/809.06 = 279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.28x = 809.06 × 279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.28x = 225,884.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,884.11/539.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.86

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