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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.57, 807.79 and 321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.57, 807.79 and 321.63 is: 482.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.57 : 807.79 = 321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.57/807.79 = 321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.57x = 807.79 × 321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.57x = 259,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,809.50/538.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.41

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