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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.70, 808.56 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.70, 808.56 and 296.52 is: 444.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.70 : 808.56 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.70/808.56 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.70x = 808.56 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.70x = 239,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,754.21/539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.24

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