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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.96, 808.42 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.96, 808.42 and 322.40 is: 483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.96 : 808.42 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.96/808.42 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.96x = 808.42 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.96x = 260,634.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,634.61/538.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.59

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