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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.46, 801.18 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.46, 801.18 and 209.58 is: 314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.46 : 801.18 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.46/801.18 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.46x = 801.18 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.46x = 167,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,911.30/534.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.17

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