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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.10, 808.97 and 295.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.10, 808.97 and 295.61 is: 443.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.10 : 808.97 = 295.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.10/808.97 = 295.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.10x = 808.97 × 295.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.10x = 239,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,134.10/539.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.58

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