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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.83, 809.87 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.83, 809.87 and 215.20 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.83 : 809.87 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.83/809.87 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.83x = 809.87 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.83x = 174,284.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,284.02/539.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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