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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.87, 808.79 and 296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.87, 808.79 and 296.19 is: 443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.87 : 808.79 = 296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.87/808.79 = 296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.87x = 808.79 × 296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.87x = 239,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,554.03/539.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.73

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