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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.52, 809.10 and 357.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.52, 809.10 and 357.87 is: 536.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.52 : 809.10 = 357.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.52/809.10 = 357.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.52x = 809.10 × 357.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.52x = 289,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,552.62/539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.69

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