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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.38, 805.04 and 421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.38, 805.04 and 421.28 is: 631.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.38 : 805.04 = 421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.38/805.04 = 421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.38x = 805.04 × 421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.38x = 339,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,147.25/537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.11

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