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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.43, 808.00 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.43, 808.00 and 295.13 is: 442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.43 : 808.00 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.43/808.00 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.43x = 808.00 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.43x = 238,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,459.52/538.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.88

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