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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.54, 808.88 and 265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.54, 808.88 and 265.46 is: 397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.54 : 808.88 = 265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.54/808.88 = 265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.54x = 808.88 × 265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.54x = 214,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,723.96/539.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.98

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