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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.93, 800.82 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.93, 800.82 and 209.18 is: 313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.93 : 800.82 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.93/800.82 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.93x = 800.82 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.93x = 167,515.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,515.53/533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.74

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