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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.89, 803.61 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.89, 803.61 and 211.02 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.89 : 803.61 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.89/803.61 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.89x = 803.61 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.89x = 169,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,577.78/535.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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