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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.53, 807.84 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.53, 807.84 and 213.87 is: 320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.53 : 807.84 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.53/807.84 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.53x = 807.84 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.53x = 172,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,772.74/538.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.82

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