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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.73, 808.06 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.73, 808.06 and 213.87 is: 320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.73 : 808.06 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.73/808.06 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.73x = 808.06 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.73x = 172,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,819.79/538.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.79

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