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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.84, 807.96 and 390.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.84, 807.96 and 390.98 is: 585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.84 : 807.96 = 390.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.84/807.96 = 390.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.84x = 807.96 × 390.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.84x = 315,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,896.20/539.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.17

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