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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.56, 804.83 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.56, 804.83 and 211.92 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.56 : 804.83 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.56/804.83 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.56x = 804.83 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.56x = 170,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,561.22/536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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