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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.82, 801.99 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.82, 801.99 and 210.10 is: 315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.82 : 801.99 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.82/801.99 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.82x = 801.99 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.82x = 168,498.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,498.10/534.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.06

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