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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.95, 809.94 and 231.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.95, 809.94 and 231.81 is: 347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.95 : 809.94 = 231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.95/809.94 = 231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.95x = 809.94 × 231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.95x = 187,751.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,751.12/539.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.72

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