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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.70, 807.84 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.70, 807.84 and 354.72 is: 530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.70 : 807.84 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.70/807.84 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.70x = 807.84 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.70x = 286,557.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,557.00/539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.96

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