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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.26, 800.91 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.26, 800.91 and 209.86 is: 314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.26 : 800.91 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.26/800.91 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.26x = 800.91 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.26x = 168,076.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,076.97/534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.60

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