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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.40, 804.66 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.40, 804.66 and 320.56 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.40 : 804.66 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.40/804.66 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.40x = 804.66 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.40x = 257,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,941.81/537.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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