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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.43, 808.60 and 366.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.43, 808.60 and 366.11 is: 548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.43 : 808.60 = 366.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.43/808.60 = 366.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.43x = 808.60 × 366.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.43x = 296,036.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,036.55/539.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.80

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