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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.28, 804.63 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.28, 804.63 and 211.68 is: 317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.28 : 804.63 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.28/804.63 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.28x = 804.63 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.28x = 170,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,324.08/536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.60

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