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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.29, 804.51 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.29, 804.51 and 207.21 is: 310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.29 : 804.51 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.29/804.51 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.29x = 804.51 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.29x = 166,705.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,705.53/536.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.85

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