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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.26, 808.71 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.26, 808.71 and 295.90 is: 443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.26 : 808.71 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.26/808.71 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.26x = 808.71 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.26x = 239,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,297.29/539.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.75

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