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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.94, 806.34 and 320.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.94, 806.34 and 320.86 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.94 : 806.34 = 320.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.94/806.34 = 320.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.94x = 806.34 × 320.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.94x = 258,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,722.25/537.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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