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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.20, 800.99 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.20, 800.99 and 209.34 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.20 : 800.99 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.20/800.99 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.20x = 800.99 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.20x = 167,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,679.25/534.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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