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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.64, 808.56 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.64, 808.56 and 295.76 is: 443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.64 : 808.56 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.64/808.56 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.64x = 808.56 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.64x = 239,139.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,139.71/538.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.97

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