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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.65, 807.57 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.65, 807.57 and 214.11 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.65 : 807.57 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.65/807.57 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.65x = 807.57 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.65x = 172,908.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,908.81/538.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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