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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.15, 800.73 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.15, 800.73 and 209.52 is: 314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.15 : 800.73 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.15/800.73 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.15x = 800.73 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.15x = 167,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,768.95/534.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.09

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