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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.81, 801.03 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.81, 801.03 and 209.45 is: 314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.81 : 801.03 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.81/801.03 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.81x = 801.03 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.81x = 167,775.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,775.73/533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.30

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