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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.87, 802.04 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.87, 802.04 and 210.06 is: 314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.87 : 802.04 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.87/802.04 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.87x = 802.04 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.87x = 168,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,475.47/534.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.98

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