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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.95, 806.45 and 213.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.95, 806.45 and 213.07 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.95 : 806.45 = 213.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.95/806.45 = 213.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.95x = 806.45 × 213.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.95x = 171,830.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,830.30/537.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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