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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.52, 808.36 and 319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.52, 808.36 and 319.41 is: 479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.52 : 808.36 = 319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.52/808.36 = 319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.52x = 808.36 × 319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.52x = 258,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,197.47/538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.46

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