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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.90, 805.41 and 321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.90, 805.41 and 321.06 is: 480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.90 : 805.41 = 321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.90/805.41 = 321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.90x = 805.41 × 321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.90x = 258,584.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,584.93/537.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.73

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