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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.02, 800.72 and 209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.02, 800.72 and 209.01 is: 313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.02 : 800.72 = 209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.02/800.72 = 209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.02x = 800.72 × 209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.02x = 167,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,357.44/534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.39

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