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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.74, 803.67 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.74, 803.67 and 211.13 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.74 : 803.67 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.74/803.67 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.74x = 803.67 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.74x = 169,678.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,678.85/535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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