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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.51, 809.57 and 366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.51, 809.57 and 366.28 is: 549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.51 : 809.57 = 366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.51/809.57 = 366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.51x = 809.57 × 366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.51x = 296,528.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,528.19/539.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.63

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