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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.26, 802.40 and 210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.26, 802.40 and 210.55 is: 315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.26 : 802.40 = 210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.26/802.40 = 210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.26x = 802.40 × 210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.26x = 168,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,945.32/535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.63

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