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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.32, 800.78 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.32, 800.78 and 209.52 is: 314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.32 : 800.78 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.32/800.78 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.32x = 800.78 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.32x = 167,779.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,779.43/534.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.01

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