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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.26, 808.02 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.26, 808.02 and 295.26 is: 443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.26 : 808.02 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.26/808.02 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.26x = 808.02 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.26x = 238,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,575.99/538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.24

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