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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.26, 808.08 and 322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.26, 808.08 and 322.60 is: 483.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.26 : 808.08 = 322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.26/808.08 = 322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.26x = 808.08 × 322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.26x = 260,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,686.61/539.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.42

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