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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.98, 809.71 and 265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.98, 809.71 and 265.75 is: 398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.98 : 809.71 = 265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.98/809.71 = 265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.98x = 809.71 × 265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.98x = 215,180.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,180.43/539.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.50

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