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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.94, 809.91 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.94, 809.91 and 266.16 is: 399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.94 : 809.91 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.94/809.91 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.94x = 809.91 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.94x = 215,565.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,565.65/539.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.24

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