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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.36, 807.74 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.36, 807.74 and 213.96 is: 321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.36 : 807.74 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.36/807.74 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.36x = 807.74 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.36x = 172,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,820.55/538.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.01

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