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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.92, 809.51 and 265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.92, 809.51 and 265.81 is: 398.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.92 : 809.51 = 265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.92/809.51 = 265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.92x = 809.51 × 265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.92x = 215,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,173.80/539.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.53

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