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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.04, 806.52 and 213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.04, 806.52 and 213.08 is: 319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.04 : 806.52 = 213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.04/806.52 = 213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.04x = 806.52 × 213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.04x = 171,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,853.28/538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.41

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