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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.80, 807.66 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.80, 807.66 and 213.72 is: 320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.80 : 807.66 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.80/807.66 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.80x = 807.66 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.80x = 172,613.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,613.10/538.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.37

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