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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.43, 808.80 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.43, 808.80 and 265.17 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.43 : 808.80 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.43/808.80 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.43x = 808.80 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.43x = 214,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,469.50/539.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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