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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.41, 802.58 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.41, 802.58 and 210.60 is: 315.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.41 : 802.58 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.41/802.58 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.41x = 802.58 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.41x = 169,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,022.30/535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.69

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