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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.30, 801.57 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.30, 801.57 and 209.82 is: 314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.30 : 801.57 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.30/801.57 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.30x = 801.57 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.30x = 168,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,185.42/534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.78

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