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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.06, 807.08 and 322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.06, 807.08 and 322.60 is: 483.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.06 : 807.08 = 322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.06/807.08 = 322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.06x = 807.08 × 322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.06x = 260,364.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,364.01/538.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.89

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