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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.67, 808.35 and 365.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.67, 808.35 and 365.39 is: 547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.67 : 808.35 = 365.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.67/808.35 = 365.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.67x = 808.35 × 365.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.67x = 295,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,363.01/539.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.30

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