Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.60, 809 and 243
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 539.60, 809 and 243 is: 364.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
539.60 : 809 = 243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
539.60/809 = 243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
539.60x = 809 × 243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
539.60x = 196,587 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,587/539.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364.32
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