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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.61, 803.47 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.61, 803.47 and 206.54 is: 309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.61 : 803.47 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.61/803.47 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.61x = 803.47 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.61x = 165,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,944.68/535.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.83

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