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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 800.55 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 800.55 and 209.60 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 800.55 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/800.55 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 800.55 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 167,795.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,795.28/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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