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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.72, 802.08 and 210.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.72, 802.08 and 210.05 is: 315.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.72 : 802.08 = 210.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.72/802.08 = 210.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.72x = 802.08 × 210.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.72x = 168,476.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,476.90/534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.08

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