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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.83, 804.05 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.83, 804.05 and 211.43 is: 317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.83 : 804.05 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.83/804.05 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.83x = 804.05 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.83x = 169,996.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,996.27/535.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.26

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