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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.97, 804.41 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.97, 804.41 and 211.56 is: 317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.97 : 804.41 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.97/804.41 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.97x = 804.41 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.97x = 170,179.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,179.92/535.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.52

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