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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.42, 804.92 and 211.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.42, 804.92 and 211.79 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.42 : 804.92 = 211.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.42/804.92 = 211.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.42x = 804.92 × 211.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.42x = 170,468.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,468.92/536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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