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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.67, 804.85 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.67, 804.85 and 207.59 is: 311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.67 : 804.85 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.67/804.85 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.67x = 804.85 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.67x = 167,074.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,074.27/536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.32

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