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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.18, 801.31 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.18, 801.31 and 205.28 is: 307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.18 : 801.31 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.18/801.31 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.18x = 801.31 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.18x = 164,488.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,488.91/534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.93

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