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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.45, 807.80 and 356.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.45, 807.80 and 356.29 is: 533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.45 : 807.80 = 356.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.45/807.80 = 356.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.45x = 807.80 × 356.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.45x = 287,807.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,807.91/539.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.52

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