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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.65, 800.61 and 209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.65, 800.61 and 209.02 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.65 : 800.61 = 209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.65/800.61 = 209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.65x = 800.61 × 209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.65x = 167,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,343.50/533.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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