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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.64, 804.94 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.64, 804.94 and 211.77 is: 317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.64 : 804.94 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.64/804.94 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.64x = 804.94 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.64x = 170,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,462.14/536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.65

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