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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.73, 809.04 and 247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.73, 809.04 and 247.33 is: 370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.73 : 809.04 = 247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.73/809.04 = 247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.73x = 809.04 × 247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.73x = 200,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,098.14/539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.74

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