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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.43, 801.40 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.43, 801.40 and 205.43 is: 308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.43 : 801.40 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.43/801.40 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.43x = 801.40 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.43x = 164,633.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,633.61/534.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.05

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