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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.66, 803.62 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.66, 803.62 and 211.04 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.66 : 803.62 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.66/803.62 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.66x = 803.62 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.66x = 169,595.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,595.96/535.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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