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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.36, 808.95 and 246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.36, 808.95 and 246.77 is: 370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.36 : 808.95 = 246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.36/808.95 = 246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.36x = 808.95 × 246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.36x = 199,624.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,624.59/539.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.11

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