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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.98, 806.66 and 321.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.98, 806.66 and 321.71 is: 482.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.98 : 806.66 = 321.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.98/806.66 = 321.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.98x = 806.66 × 321.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.98x = 259,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,510.59/537.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.38

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