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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.72, 804.03 and 211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.72, 804.03 and 211.31 is: 317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.72 : 804.03 = 211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.72/804.03 = 211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.72x = 804.03 × 211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.72x = 169,899.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,899.58/535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.14

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