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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 803.64 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 803.64 and 211.14 is: 316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 803.64 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/803.64 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 803.64 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 169,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,680.55/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.76

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