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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.38, 804.07 and 211.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.38, 804.07 and 211.67 is: 317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.38 : 804.07 = 211.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.38/804.07 = 211.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.38x = 804.07 × 211.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.38x = 170,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,197.50/536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.31

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