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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.97, 807.06 and 213.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.97, 807.06 and 213.58 is: 320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.97 : 807.06 = 213.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.97/807.06 = 213.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.97x = 807.06 × 213.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.97x = 172,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,371.87/537.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.41

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