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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.84, 809.06 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.84, 809.06 and 247.24 is: 370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.84 : 809.06 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.84/809.06 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.84x = 809.06 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.84x = 200,026.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,026.71/539.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.53

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