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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.75, 808.44 and 316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.75, 808.44 and 316.54 is: 475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.75 : 808.44 = 316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.75/808.44 = 316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.75x = 808.44 × 316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.75x = 255,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,903.60/538.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.00

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