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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 804.33 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 804.33 and 211.41 is: 317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 804.33 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/804.33 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 804.33 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 170,043.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,043.41/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.35

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