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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.51, 804.84 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.51, 804.84 and 207.44 is: 311.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.51 : 804.84 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.51/804.84 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.51x = 804.84 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.51x = 166,951.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,951.99/536.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.18

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