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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.66, 800.62 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.66, 800.62 and 209.04 is: 313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.66 : 800.62 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.66/800.62 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.66x = 800.62 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.66x = 167,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,361.60/533.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.61

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