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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.05, 804.08 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.05, 804.08 and 211.43 is: 317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.05 : 804.08 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.05/804.08 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.05x = 804.08 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.05x = 170,006.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,006.63/536.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.15

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