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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.35, 809.02 and 295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.35, 809.02 and 295.74 is: 443.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.35 : 809.02 = 295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.35/809.02 = 295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.35x = 809.02 × 295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.35x = 239,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,259.94/539.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.61

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