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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.72, 809.58 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.72, 809.58 and 214.92 is: 322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.72 : 809.58 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.72/809.58 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.72x = 809.58 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.72x = 173,994.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,994.93/539.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.38

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