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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.49, 808.83 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.49, 808.83 and 265.44 is: 397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.49 : 808.83 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.49/808.83 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.49x = 808.83 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.49x = 214,695.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,695.84/539.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.96

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