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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.14, 807.78 and 295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.14, 807.78 and 295.84 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.14 : 807.78 = 295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.14/807.78 = 295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.14x = 807.78 × 295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.14x = 238,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,973.64/539.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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