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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.27, 801.54 and 209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.27, 801.54 and 209.67 is: 314.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.27 : 801.54 = 209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.27/801.54 = 209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.27x = 801.54 × 209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.27x = 168,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,058.89/534.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.56

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