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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.74, 800.71 and 209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.74, 800.71 and 209.09 is: 313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.74 : 800.71 = 209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.74/800.71 = 209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.74x = 800.71 × 209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.74x = 167,420.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,420.45/533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.67

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