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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.96, 809.46 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.96, 809.46 and 266.27 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.96 : 809.46 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.96/809.46 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.96x = 809.46 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.96x = 215,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,530.87/539.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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