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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.72, 801.90 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.72, 801.90 and 210 is: 314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.72 : 801.90 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.72/801.90 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.72x = 801.90 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.72x = 168,399
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,399/534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.93

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