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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.87, 800.51 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.87, 800.51 and 209.06 is: 313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.87 : 800.51 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.87/800.51 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.87x = 800.51 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.87x = 167,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,355.58/533.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.47

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