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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.58, 807.99 and 356.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.58, 807.99 and 356.41 is: 533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.58 : 807.99 = 356.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.58/807.99 = 356.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.58x = 807.99 × 356.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.58x = 287,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,975.72/539.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.70

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