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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 803.40 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 803.40 and 210.82 is: 316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 803.40 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/803.40 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 803.40 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 169,372.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,372.79/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.10

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