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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.96, 809.32 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.96, 809.32 and 215.24 is: 322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.96 : 809.32 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.96/809.32 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.96x = 809.32 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.96x = 174,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,198.04/539.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.61

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