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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.81, 809.72 and 296.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.81, 809.72 and 296.21 is: 444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.81 : 809.72 = 296.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.81/809.72 = 296.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.81x = 809.72 × 296.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.81x = 239,845.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,845.93/539.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.31

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