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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.66, 809.39 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.66, 809.39 and 265.66 is: 398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.66 : 809.39 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.66/809.39 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.66x = 809.39 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.66x = 215,021.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,021.19/539.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.44

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