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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.56, 809.28 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.56, 809.28 and 247.04 is: 370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.56 : 809.28 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.56/809.28 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.56x = 809.28 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.56x = 199,924.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,924.53/539.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.53

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