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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.26, 800.94 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.26, 800.94 and 205.02 is: 307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.26 : 800.94 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.26/800.94 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.26x = 800.94 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.26x = 164,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,208.72/534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.36

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