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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.45, 800.11 and 209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.45, 800.11 and 209.05 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.45 : 800.11 = 209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.45/800.11 = 209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.45x = 800.11 × 209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.45x = 167,261.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,261.26/533.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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