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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.97, 800.50 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.97, 800.50 and 209.26 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.97 : 800.50 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.97/800.50 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.97x = 800.50 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.97x = 167,514.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,514.11/533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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