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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.79, 809.34 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.79, 809.34 and 266.01 is: 398.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.79 : 809.34 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.79/809.34 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.79x = 809.34 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.79x = 215,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,292.53/539.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.84

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