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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.70, 809.82 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.70, 809.82 and 266.28 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.70 : 809.82 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.70/809.82 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.70x = 809.82 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.70x = 215,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,638.87/539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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