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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.42, 807.60 and 213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.42, 807.60 and 213.82 is: 320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.42 : 807.60 = 213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.42/807.60 = 213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.42x = 807.60 × 213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.42x = 172,681.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,681.03/538.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.72

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