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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.81, 804.14 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.81, 804.14 and 211.40 is: 317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.81 : 804.14 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.81/804.14 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.81x = 804.14 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.81x = 169,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,994.14/535.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.27

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