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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.22, 808.86 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.22, 808.86 and 322.50 is: 483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.22 : 808.86 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.22/808.86 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.22x = 808.86 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.22x = 260,857.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,857.35/539.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.77

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