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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.37, 802.75 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.37, 802.75 and 210.56 is: 315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.37 : 802.75 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.37/802.75 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.37x = 802.75 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.37x = 169,027.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,027.04/535.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.72

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