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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.32, 804.34 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.32, 804.34 and 207.19 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.32 : 804.34 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.32/804.34 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.32x = 804.34 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.32x = 166,651.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,651.20/536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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