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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.07, 801.18 and 204.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.07, 801.18 and 204.99 is: 307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.07 : 801.18 = 204.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.07/801.18 = 204.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.07x = 801.18 × 204.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.07x = 164,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,234.66/534.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.52

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