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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.60, 803.85 and 211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.60, 803.85 and 211.19 is: 316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.60 : 803.85 = 211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.60/803.85 = 211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.60x = 803.85 × 211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.60x = 169,765.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,765.08/535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.96

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