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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.83, 807.03 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.83, 807.03 and 295.02 is: 441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.83 : 807.03 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.83/807.03 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.83x = 807.03 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.83x = 238,089.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,089.99/538.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.86

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