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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.29, 803.62 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.29, 803.62 and 211.48 is: 316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.29 : 803.62 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.29/803.62 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.29x = 803.62 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.29x = 169,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,949.56/536.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.90

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