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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.57, 534.87 and 210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.57, 534.87 and 210.53 is: 315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.57 : 534.87 = 210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.57/534.87 = 210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.57x = 534.87 × 210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.57x = 112,603.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,603.51/356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.80

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