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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.87, 803.26 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.87, 803.26 and 211.47 is: 316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.87 : 803.26 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.87/803.26 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.87x = 803.26 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.87x = 169,865.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,865.39/535.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.99

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