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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.01, 800.83 and 204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.01, 800.83 and 204.87 is: 307.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.01 : 800.83 = 204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.01/800.83 = 204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.01x = 800.83 × 204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.01x = 164,061.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,061.01/534.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.23

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