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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.29, 807.12 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.29, 807.12 and 321.57 is: 482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.29 : 807.12 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.29/807.12 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.29x = 807.12 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.29x = 259,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,545.58/538.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.17

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