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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.36, 801.72 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.36, 801.72 and 209.66 is: 314.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.36 : 801.72 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.36/801.72 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.36x = 801.72 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.36x = 168,088.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,088.62/534.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.56

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