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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.72, 808.56 and 295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.72, 808.56 and 295.48 is: 443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.72 : 808.56 = 295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.72/808.56 = 295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.72x = 808.56 × 295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.72x = 238,913.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,913.31/538.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.48

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