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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.30, 801.51 and 209.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.30, 801.51 and 209.71 is: 314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.30 : 801.51 = 209.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.30/801.51 = 209.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.30x = 801.51 × 209.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.30x = 168,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,084.66/534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.59

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