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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.36, 804.56 and 211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.36, 804.56 and 211.54 is: 317.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.36 : 804.56 = 211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.36/804.56 = 211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.36x = 804.56 × 211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.36x = 170,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,196.62/536.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.32

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