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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.25, 804.17 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.25, 804.17 and 211.44 is: 317.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.25 : 804.17 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.25/804.17 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.25x = 804.17 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.25x = 170,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,033.70/536.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.08

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