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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.44, 809.16 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.44, 809.16 and 265.66 is: 398.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.44 : 809.16 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.44/809.16 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.44x = 809.16 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.44x = 214,961.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,961.45/539.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.49

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