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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.55, 807.75 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.55, 807.75 and 403.20 is: 603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.55 : 807.75 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.55/807.75 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.55x = 807.75 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.55x = 325,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,684.80/539.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.62

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