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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.75, 809.64 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.75, 809.64 and 215.14 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.75 : 809.64 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.75/809.64 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.75x = 809.64 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.75x = 174,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,185.95/539.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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