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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.34, 807.60 and 366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.34, 807.60 and 366.28 is: 548.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.34 : 807.60 = 366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.34/807.60 = 366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.34x = 807.60 × 366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.34x = 295,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,807.73/539.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.46

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