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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.21, 807.28 and 321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.21, 807.28 and 321.63 is: 482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.21 : 807.28 = 321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.21/807.28 = 321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.21x = 807.28 × 321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.21x = 259,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,645.47/538.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.42

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