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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.72, 808.52 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.72, 808.52 and 214.32 is: 321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.72 : 808.52 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.72/808.52 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.72x = 808.52 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.72x = 173,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,282.01/538.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.66

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