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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.32, 809.06 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.32, 809.06 and 279.24 is: 418.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.32 : 809.06 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.32/809.06 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.32x = 809.06 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.32x = 225,921.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,921.91/539.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.90

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