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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.43, 804.60 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.43, 804.60 and 211.80 is: 317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.43 : 804.60 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.43/804.60 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.43x = 804.60 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.43x = 170,414.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,414.28/536.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.68

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