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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.76, 808.88 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.76, 808.88 and 265.58 is: 397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.76 : 808.88 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.76/808.88 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.76x = 808.88 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.76x = 214,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,816.98/539.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.99

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