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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.57, 805.86 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.57, 805.86 and 213.12 is: 319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.57 : 805.86 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.57/805.86 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.57x = 805.86 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.57x = 171,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,744.88/537.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.48

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