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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.88, 806.46 and 321.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.88, 806.46 and 321.34 is: 481.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.88 : 806.46 = 321.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.88/806.46 = 321.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.88x = 806.46 × 321.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.88x = 259,147.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,147.86/537.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.79

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