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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.59, 804.61 and 211.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.59, 804.61 and 211.78 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.59 : 804.61 = 211.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.59/804.61 = 211.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.59x = 804.61 × 211.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.59x = 170,400.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,400.31/536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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