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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 801.95 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 801.95 and 210.20 is: 315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 801.95 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/801.95 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 801.95 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 168,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,564.83/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.31

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