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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.45, 808.33 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.45, 808.33 and 365.70 is: 547.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.45 : 808.33 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.45/808.33 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.45x = 808.33 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.45x = 295,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,606.28/539.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.98

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