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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.53, 804.34 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.53, 804.34 and 211.72 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.53 : 804.34 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.53/804.34 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.53x = 804.34 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.53x = 170,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,294.86/536.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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