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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 800.68 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 800.68 and 208.98 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 800.68 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/800.68 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 800.68 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 167,326.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,326.11/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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