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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.73, 809.56 and 214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.73, 809.56 and 214.87 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.73 : 809.56 = 214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.73/809.56 = 214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.73x = 809.56 × 214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.73x = 173,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,950.16/539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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