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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.26, 804.04 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.26, 804.04 and 207.20 is: 310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.26 : 804.04 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.26/804.04 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.26x = 804.04 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.26x = 166,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,597.09/536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.66

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