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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.29, 801.71 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.29, 801.71 and 209.66 is: 314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.29 : 801.71 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.29/801.71 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.29x = 801.71 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.29x = 168,085.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,085.47/534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.60

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