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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.01, 803.61 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.01, 803.61 and 211.20 is: 316.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.01 : 803.61 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.01/803.61 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.01x = 803.61 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.01x = 169,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,722.43/536.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.64

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