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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.76, 807.05 and 213.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.76, 807.05 and 213.36 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.76 : 807.05 = 213.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.76/807.05 = 213.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.76x = 807.05 × 213.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.76x = 172,192.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,192.19/537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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