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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.22, 806.89 and 294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.22, 806.89 and 294.41 is: 441.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.22 : 806.89 = 294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.22/806.89 = 294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.22x = 806.89 × 294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.22x = 237,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,556.48/538.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.37

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