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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.86, 800.70 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.86, 800.70 and 209.20 is: 313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.86 : 800.70 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.86/800.70 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.86x = 800.70 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.86x = 167,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,506.44/533.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.76

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