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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.72, 804.66 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.72, 804.66 and 207.48 is: 311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.72 : 804.66 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.72/804.66 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.72x = 804.66 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.72x = 166,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,950.86/536.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.06

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