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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.78, 808.22 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.78, 808.22 and 282.74 is: 423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.78 : 808.22 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.78/808.22 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.78x = 808.22 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.78x = 228,510.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,510.67/539.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.34

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