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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.32, 808.14 and 365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.32, 808.14 and 365.80 is: 548.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.32 : 808.14 = 365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.32/808.14 = 365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.32x = 808.14 × 365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.32x = 295,617.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,617.61/539.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.13

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