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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.93, 802.73 and 210.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.93, 802.73 and 210.29 is: 315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.93 : 802.73 = 210.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.93/802.73 = 210.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.93x = 802.73 × 210.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.93x = 168,801.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,801.03/534.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.56

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