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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.45, 801.35 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.45, 801.35 and 209.45 is: 314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.45 : 801.35 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.45/801.35 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.45x = 801.35 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.45x = 167,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,837.70/534.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.04

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