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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.58, 804.89 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.58, 804.89 and 211.94 is: 317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.58 : 804.89 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.58/804.89 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.58x = 804.89 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.58x = 170,588.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,588.39/536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.92

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