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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.79, 803.10 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.79, 803.10 and 210.80 is: 315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.79 : 803.10 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.79/803.10 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.79x = 803.10 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.79x = 169,293.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,293.48/535.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.97

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