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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.11, 809.16 and 296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.11, 809.16 and 296.14 is: 444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.11 : 809.16 = 296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.11/809.16 = 296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.11x = 809.16 × 296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.11x = 239,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,624.64/539.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.48

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