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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.63, 810.02 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.63, 810.02 and 231.63 is: 347.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.63 : 810.02 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.63/810.02 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.63x = 810.02 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.63x = 187,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,623.77/539.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.69

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