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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.76, 803.55 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.76, 803.55 and 206.85 is: 310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.76 : 803.55 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.76/803.55 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.76x = 803.55 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.76x = 166,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,211.95/535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.24

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