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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.37, 803.16 and 210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.37, 803.16 and 210.77 is: 316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.37 : 803.16 = 210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.37/803.16 = 210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.37x = 803.16 × 210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.37x = 169,282.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,282.03/535.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.20

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