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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.56, 809.28 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.56, 809.28 and 322.32 is: 484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.56 : 809.28 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.56/809.28 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.56x = 809.28 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.56x = 260,847.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,847.13/538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.34

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