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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.36, 808.20 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.36, 808.20 and 322.12 is: 483.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.36 : 808.20 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.36/808.20 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.36x = 808.20 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.36x = 260,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,337.38/538.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.57

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