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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.95, 808.43 and 294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.95, 808.43 and 294.96 is: 442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.95 : 808.43 = 294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.95/808.43 = 294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.95x = 808.43 × 294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.95x = 238,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,454.51/538.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.44

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