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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 801.54 and 209.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 801.54 and 209.65 is: 314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 801.54 = 209.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/801.54 = 209.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 801.54 × 209.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 168,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,042.86/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.65

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