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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.54, 808.83 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.54, 808.83 and 215.13 is: 322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.54 : 808.83 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.54/808.83 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.54x = 808.83 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.54x = 174,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,003.60/539.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.51

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