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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.53, 809.62 and 265.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.53, 809.62 and 265.65 is: 398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.53 : 809.62 = 265.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.53/809.62 = 265.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.53x = 809.62 × 265.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.53x = 215,071.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,071.85/539.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.63

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