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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.27, 803.86 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.27, 803.86 and 207.12 is: 310.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.27 : 803.86 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.27/803.86 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.27x = 803.86 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.27x = 166,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,495.48/536.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.47

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