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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.80, 800.80 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.80, 800.80 and 209.16 is: 313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.80 : 800.80 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.80/800.80 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.80x = 800.80 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.80x = 167,494.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,494.81/533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.78

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