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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.23, 800.79 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.23, 800.79 and 205.07 is: 307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.23 : 800.79 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.23/800.79 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.23x = 800.79 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.23x = 164,216.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,216.98/534.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.39

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