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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.08, 803.76 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.08, 803.76 and 211.36 is: 316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.08 : 803.76 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.08/803.76 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.08x = 803.76 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.08x = 169,882.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,882.71/536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.90

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