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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.18, 801.27 and 209.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.18, 801.27 and 209.77 is: 314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.18 : 801.27 = 209.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.18/801.27 = 209.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.18x = 801.27 × 209.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.18x = 168,082.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,082.41/534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.66

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