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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.78, 802.26 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.78, 802.26 and 210.10 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.78 : 802.26 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.78/802.26 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.78x = 802.26 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.78x = 168,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,554.83/534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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