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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.73, 809.64 and 231.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.73, 809.64 and 231.59 is: 347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.73 : 809.64 = 231.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.73/809.64 = 231.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.73x = 809.64 × 231.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.73x = 187,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,500.48/539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.40

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