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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.56, 809.06 and 322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.56, 809.06 and 322.29 is: 484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.56 : 809.06 = 322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.56/809.06 = 322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.56x = 809.06 × 322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.56x = 260,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,750.34/538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.16

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