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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.58, 808.72 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.58, 808.72 and 246.63 is: 369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.58 : 808.72 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.58/808.72 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.58x = 808.72 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.58x = 199,454.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,454.61/539.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.65

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