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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.39, 809.42 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.39, 809.42 and 214.79 is: 322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.39 : 809.42 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.39/809.42 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.39x = 809.42 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.39x = 173,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,850.20/539.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.31

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