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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.66, 800.61 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.66, 800.61 and 209.03 is: 313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.66 : 800.61 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.66/800.61 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.66x = 800.61 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.66x = 167,351.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,351.51/533.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.59

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