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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.30, 804.50 and 207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.30, 804.50 and 207.40 is: 311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.30 : 804.50 = 207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.30/804.50 = 207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.30x = 804.50 × 207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.30x = 166,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,852.26/536.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.12

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