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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.61, 809.63 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.61, 809.63 and 215.21 is: 322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.61 : 809.63 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.61/809.63 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.61x = 809.63 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.61x = 174,235.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,235.35/539.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.89

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