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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.36, 801.33 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.36, 801.33 and 209.76 is: 314.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.36 : 801.33 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.36/801.33 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.36x = 801.33 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.36x = 168,086.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,086.98/534.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.56

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