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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.15, 800.82 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.15, 800.82 and 209.79 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.15 : 800.82 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.15/800.82 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.15x = 800.82 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.15x = 168,004.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,004.03/534.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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