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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.70, 809.82 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.70, 809.82 and 357.18 is: 535.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.70 : 809.82 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.70/809.82 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.70x = 809.82 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.70x = 289,251.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,251.51/539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.95

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