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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.50, 805.43 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.50, 805.43 and 320.96 is: 480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.50 : 805.43 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.50/805.43 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.50x = 805.43 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.50x = 258,505.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,505.18/537.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.94

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