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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.74, 802.41 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.74, 802.41 and 210.33 is: 315.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.74 : 802.41 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.74/802.41 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.74x = 802.41 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.74x = 168,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,770.90/534.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.62

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