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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.51, 804.99 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.51, 804.99 and 211.97 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.51 : 804.99 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.51/804.99 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.51x = 804.99 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.51x = 170,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,633.73/536.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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