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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.45, 804.55 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.45, 804.55 and 207.28 is: 310.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.45 : 804.55 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.45/804.55 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.45x = 804.55 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.45x = 166,766.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,766.61/536.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.87

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