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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.20, 808.26 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.20, 808.26 and 295.22 is: 442.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.20 : 808.26 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.20/808.26 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.20x = 808.26 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.20x = 238,614.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,614.52/539.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.53

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