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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.82, 810 and 231.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.82, 810 and 231.78 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.82 : 810 = 231.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.82/810 = 231.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.82x = 810 × 231.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.82x = 187,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,741.80/539.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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