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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.73, 800.70 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.73, 800.70 and 209.13 is: 313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.73 : 800.70 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.73/800.70 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.73x = 800.70 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.73x = 167,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,450.39/533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.74

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