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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.61, 810.16 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.61, 810.16 and 374.68 is: 562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.61 : 810.16 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.61/810.16 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.61x = 810.16 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.61x = 303,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,550.75/539.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.54

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