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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.94, 808.70 and 295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.94, 808.70 and 295.48 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.94 : 808.70 = 295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.94/808.70 = 295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.94x = 808.70 × 295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.94x = 238,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,954.68/538.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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