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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.83, 807.05 and 213.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.83, 807.05 and 213.43 is: 320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.83 : 807.05 = 213.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.83/807.05 = 213.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.83x = 807.05 × 213.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.83x = 172,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,248.68/537.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.27

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