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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.58, 803.43 and 206.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.58, 803.43 and 206.49 is: 309.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.58 : 803.43 = 206.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.58/803.43 = 206.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.58x = 803.43 × 206.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.58x = 165,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,900.26/535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.76

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