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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.98, 802.72 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.98, 802.72 and 210.56 is: 315.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.98 : 802.72 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.98/802.72 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.98x = 802.72 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.98x = 169,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,020.72/534.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.94

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