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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.89, 804.05 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.89, 804.05 and 211.49 is: 317.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.89 : 804.05 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.89/804.05 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.89x = 804.05 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.89x = 170,048.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,048.53/535.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.32

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