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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.19, 806.97 and 294.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.19, 806.97 and 294.65 is: 441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.19 : 806.97 = 294.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.19/806.97 = 294.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.19x = 806.97 × 294.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.19x = 237,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,773.71/538.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.80

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