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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.54, 803.42 and 206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.54, 803.42 and 206.47 is: 309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.54 : 803.42 = 206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.54/803.42 = 206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.54x = 803.42 × 206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.54x = 165,877.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,877.08/535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.74

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