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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.01, 806.50 and 321.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.01, 806.50 and 321.91 is: 483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.01 : 806.50 = 321.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.01/806.50 = 321.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.01x = 806.50 × 321.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.01x = 259,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,616.38/537.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.45

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