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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 803.04 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 803.04 and 210.78 is: 316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 803.04 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/803.04 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 803.04 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 169,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,264.77/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.30

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