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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.93, 810 and 265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.93, 810 and 265.95 is: 398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.93 : 810 = 265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.93/810 = 265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.93x = 810 × 265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.93x = 215,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,419.50/539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.97

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