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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.72, 803.37 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.72, 803.37 and 210.98 is: 316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.72 : 803.37 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.72/803.37 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.72x = 803.37 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.72x = 169,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,495.00/535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.39

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