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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.49, 808.89 and 365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.49, 808.89 and 365.22 is: 547.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.49 : 808.89 = 365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.49/808.89 = 365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.49x = 808.89 × 365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.49x = 295,422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,422.81/539.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.60

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