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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.73, 807.77 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.73, 807.77 and 402.44 is: 602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.73 : 807.77 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.73/807.77 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.73x = 807.77 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.73x = 325,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,075.93/539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.29

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