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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.64, 809.46 and 265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.64, 809.46 and 265.59 is: 398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.64 : 809.46 = 265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.64/809.46 = 265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.64x = 809.46 × 265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.64x = 214,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,984.48/539.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.39

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