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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.87, 807.17 and 213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.87, 807.17 and 213.31 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.87 : 807.17 = 213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.87/807.17 = 213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.87x = 807.17 × 213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.87x = 172,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,177.43/537.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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