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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.88, 810.36 and 366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.88, 810.36 and 366.56 is: 550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.88 : 810.36 = 366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.88/810.36 = 366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.88x = 810.36 × 366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.88x = 297,045.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,045.56/539.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.21

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