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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 801.45 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 801.45 and 210 is: 314.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 801.45 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/801.45 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 801.45 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 168,304.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,304.50/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.95

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