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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.72, 803.58 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.72, 803.58 and 211.05 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.72 : 803.58 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.72/803.58 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.72x = 803.58 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.72x = 169,595.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,595.56/535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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