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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.83, 809.91 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.83, 809.91 and 215.02 is: 322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.83 : 809.91 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.83/809.91 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.83x = 809.91 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.83x = 174,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,146.85/539.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.60

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