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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.96, 809.60 and 296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.96, 809.60 and 296.42 is: 444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.96 : 809.60 = 296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.96/809.60 = 296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.96x = 809.60 × 296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.96x = 239,982.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,982.17/539.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.44

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