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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.57, 805.03 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.57, 805.03 and 211.76 is: 317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.57 : 805.03 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.57/805.03 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.57x = 805.03 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.57x = 170,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,468.60/536.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.70

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