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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.63, 809.78 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.63, 809.78 and 215.02 is: 322.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.63 : 809.78 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.63/809.78 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.63x = 809.78 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.63x = 174,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,115.80/539.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.66

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