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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.19, 808.11 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.19, 808.11 and 295.29 is: 442.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.19 : 808.11 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.19/808.11 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.19x = 808.11 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.19x = 238,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,626.80/539.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.57

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