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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.93, 810.34 and 215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.93, 810.34 and 215.53 is: 323.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.93 : 810.34 = 215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.93/810.34 = 215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.93x = 810.34 × 215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.93x = 174,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,650.02/539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.47

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