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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.85, 800.87 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.85, 800.87 and 209.27 is: 313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.85 : 800.87 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.85/800.87 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.85x = 800.87 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.85x = 167,593.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,593.01/533.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.93

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