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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.74, 802.17 and 210.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.74, 802.17 and 210.13 is: 315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.74 : 802.17 = 210.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.74/802.17 = 210.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.74x = 802.17 × 210.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.74x = 168,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,557.98/534.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.22

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