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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.24, 807.60 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.24, 807.60 and 416.32 is: 624.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.24 : 807.60 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.24/807.60 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.24x = 807.60 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.24x = 336,220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,220.03/538.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.67

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