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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.04, 807.72 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.04, 807.72 and 214.26 is: 321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.04 : 807.72 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.04/807.72 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.04x = 807.72 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.04x = 173,062.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,062.09/539.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.06

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