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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.87, 810.21 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.87, 810.21 and 251.51 is: 377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.87 : 810.21 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.87/810.21 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.87x = 810.21 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.87x = 203,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,775.92/539.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.45

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