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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.76, 809.64 and 347.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.76, 809.64 and 347.26 is: 520.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.76 : 809.64 = 347.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.76/809.64 = 347.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.76x = 809.64 × 347.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.76x = 281,155.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,155.59/539.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.89

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