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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.01, 808.08 and 295.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.01, 808.08 and 295.05 is: 442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.01 : 808.08 = 295.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.01/808.08 = 295.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.01x = 808.08 × 295.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.01x = 238,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,424.00/539.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.34

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