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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.33, 806.93 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.33, 806.93 and 296.02 is: 442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.33 : 806.93 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.33/806.93 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.33x = 806.93 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.33x = 238,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,868.06/539.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.90

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