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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.10, 802.53 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.10, 802.53 and 210.38 is: 315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.10 : 802.53 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.10/802.53 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.10x = 802.53 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.10x = 168,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,832.25/535.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.52

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