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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.32, 808.69 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.32, 808.69 and 322.04 is: 483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.32 : 808.69 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.32/808.69 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.32x = 808.69 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.32x = 260,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,430.53/538.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.78

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