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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.67, 808.11 and 356.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.67, 808.11 and 356.79 is: 534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.67 : 808.11 = 356.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.67/808.11 = 356.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.67x = 808.11 × 356.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.67x = 288,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,325.57/539.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.26

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