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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.42, 807.62 and 213.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.42, 807.62 and 213.78 is: 320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.42 : 807.62 = 213.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.42/807.62 = 213.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.42x = 807.62 × 213.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.42x = 172,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,653.00/538.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.67

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