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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.76, 810.12 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.76, 810.12 and 295.94 is: 444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.76 : 810.12 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.76/810.12 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.76x = 810.12 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.76x = 239,746.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,746.91/539.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.17

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