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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.99, 809.41 and 231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.99, 809.41 and 231.58 is: 347.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.99 : 809.41 = 231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.99/809.41 = 231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.99x = 809.41 × 231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.99x = 187,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,443.17/539.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.12

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