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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.72, 810.32 and 279.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.72, 810.32 and 279.91 is: 420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.72 : 810.32 = 279.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.72/810.32 = 279.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.72x = 810.32 × 279.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.72x = 226,816.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,816.28/539.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.25

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