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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.12, 806.40 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.12, 806.40 and 321.12 is: 482.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.12 : 806.40 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.12/806.40 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.12x = 806.40 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.12x = 258,951.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,951.17/537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.11

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