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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.01, 808 and 322.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.01, 808 and 322.91 is: 484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.01 : 808 = 322.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.01/808 = 322.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.01x = 808 × 322.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.01x = 260,911.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,911.28/538.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.96

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