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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.50, 808.08 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.50, 808.08 and 327.60 is: 491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.50 : 808.08 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.50/808.08 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.50x = 808.08 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.50x = 264,727.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,727.01/538.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.60

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