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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.94, 801.09 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.94, 801.09 and 209.13 is: 313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.94 : 801.09 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.94/801.09 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.94x = 801.09 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.94x = 167,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,531.95/533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.77

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