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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.88, 807.60 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.88, 807.60 and 322.64 is: 483.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 807.60 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/807.60 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 807.60 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 260,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,564.06/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.53

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