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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.92, 809.07 and 418.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.92, 809.07 and 418.42 is: 627.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.92 : 809.07 = 418.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.92/809.07 = 418.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.92x = 809.07 × 418.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.92x = 338,531.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,531.07/539.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.00

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