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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.48, 803.52 and 211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.48, 803.52 and 211.07 is: 316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.48 : 803.52 = 211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.48/803.52 = 211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.48x = 803.52 × 211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.48x = 169,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,600.98/535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.73

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