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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.45, 801.61 and 210.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.45, 801.61 and 210.05 is: 315.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.45 : 801.61 = 210.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.45/801.61 = 210.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.45x = 801.61 × 210.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.45x = 168,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,378.18/534.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.05

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