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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.72, 801.02 and 209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.72, 801.02 and 209.30 is: 314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.72 : 801.02 = 209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.72/801.02 = 209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.72x = 801.02 × 209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.72x = 167,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,653.49/533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.12

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