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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 801.69 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 801.69 and 209.60 is: 314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 801.69 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/801.69 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 801.69 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 168,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,030.22/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.52

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