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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.66, 803.61 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.66, 803.61 and 211.03 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.66 : 803.61 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.66/803.61 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.66x = 803.61 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.66x = 169,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,585.82/535.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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