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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.57, 803.48 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.57, 803.48 and 210.94 is: 316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.57 : 803.48 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.57/803.48 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.57x = 803.48 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.57x = 169,483.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,483.01/535.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.45

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