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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.99, 808.92 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.99, 808.92 and 265.25 is: 397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.99 : 808.92 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.99/808.92 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.99x = 808.92 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.99x = 214,568.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,568.05/539.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.36

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