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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.76, 808.83 and 323.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.76, 808.83 and 323.10 is: 484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.76 : 808.83 = 323.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.76/808.83 = 323.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.76x = 808.83 × 323.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.76x = 261,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,332.97/539.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.17

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