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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.13, 801.39 and 209.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.13, 801.39 and 209.53 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.13 : 801.39 = 209.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.13/801.39 = 209.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.13x = 801.39 × 209.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.13x = 167,915.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,915.25/534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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