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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.38, 800.96 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.38, 800.96 and 209.48 is: 313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.38 : 800.96 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.38/800.96 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.38x = 800.96 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.38x = 167,785.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,785.10/534.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.98

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