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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.08, 807 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.08, 807 and 321.72 is: 482.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.08 : 807 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.08/807 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.08x = 807 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.08x = 259,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,628.04/538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.51

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