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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.33, 808.79 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.33, 808.79 and 246.92 is: 370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.33 : 808.79 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.33/808.79 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.33x = 808.79 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.33x = 199,701.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,701.15/539.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.28

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