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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.72, 809.58 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.72, 809.58 and 251.24 is: 376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.72 : 809.58 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.72/809.58 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.72x = 809.58 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.72x = 203,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,398.88/539.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.86

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