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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.71, 809.91 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.71, 809.91 and 231.57 is: 347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.71 : 809.91 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.71/809.91 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.71x = 809.91 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.71x = 187,550.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,550.86/539.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.50

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