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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.81, 800.51 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.81, 800.51 and 209.13 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.81 : 800.51 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.81/800.51 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.81x = 800.51 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.81x = 167,409.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,409.61/533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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