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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.33, 804.51 and 211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.33, 804.51 and 211.69 is: 317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.33 : 804.51 = 211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.33/804.51 = 211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.33x = 804.51 × 211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.33x = 170,304.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,304.71/536.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.54

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