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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.93, 810.18 and 293.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.93, 810.18 and 293.13 is: 439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.93 : 810.18 = 293.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.93/810.18 = 293.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.93x = 810.18 × 293.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.93x = 237,488.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,488.06/539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.85

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