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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.04, 806.63 and 213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.04, 806.63 and 213.21 is: 319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.04 : 806.63 = 213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.04/806.63 = 213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.04x = 806.63 × 213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.04x = 171,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,980.52/538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.64

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