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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.02, 805.91 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.02, 805.91 and 321.48 is: 481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.02 : 805.91 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.02/805.91 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.02x = 805.91 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.02x = 259,082.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,082.34/538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.55

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