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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.78, 810 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.78, 810 and 215.10 is: 322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.78 : 810 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.78/810 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.78x = 810 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.78x = 174,231
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,231/539.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.78

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