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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.79, 809.61 and 214.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.79, 809.61 and 214.93 is: 322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.79 : 809.61 = 214.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.79/809.61 = 214.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.79x = 809.61 × 214.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.79x = 174,009.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,009.48/539.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.37

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