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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.04, 808.38 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.04, 808.38 and 295.68 is: 443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.04 : 808.38 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.04/808.38 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.04x = 808.38 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.04x = 239,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,021.80/539.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.42

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