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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.90, 800.55 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.90, 800.55 and 209.14 is: 313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.90 : 800.55 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.90/800.55 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.90x = 800.55 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.90x = 167,427.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,427.03/533.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.59

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