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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.33, 801.37 and 205.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.33, 801.37 and 205.15 is: 307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.33 : 801.37 = 205.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.33/801.37 = 205.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.33x = 801.37 × 205.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.33x = 164,401.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,401.06/534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.68

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