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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.22, 808.39 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.22, 808.39 and 295.41 is: 442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.22 : 808.39 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.22/808.39 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.22x = 808.39 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.22x = 238,806.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,806.49/539.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.87

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