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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.21, 801.32 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.21, 801.32 and 209.61 is: 314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.21 : 801.32 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.21/801.32 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.21x = 801.32 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.21x = 167,964.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,964.69/534.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.42

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