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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.52, 809.06 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.52, 809.06 and 265.74 is: 398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.52 : 809.06 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.52/809.06 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.52x = 809.06 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.52x = 214,998.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,998.28/539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.50

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