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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.38, 807.90 and 282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.38, 807.90 and 282.34 is: 422.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.38 : 807.90 = 282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.38/807.90 = 282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.38x = 807.90 × 282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.38x = 228,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,102.49/539.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.90

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