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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.36, 801.27 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.36, 801.27 and 209.64 is: 314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.36 : 801.27 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.36/801.27 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.36x = 801.27 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.36x = 167,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,978.24/534.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.35

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