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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.08, 807.84 and 319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.08, 807.84 and 319.11 is: 479.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.08 : 807.84 = 319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.08/807.84 = 319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.08x = 807.84 × 319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.08x = 257,789.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,789.82/538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.09

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