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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 801.25 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 801.25 and 209.38 is: 313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 801.25 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/801.25 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 801.25 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 167,765.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,765.73/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.94

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