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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.48, 801.84 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.48, 801.84 and 209.73 is: 314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.48 : 801.84 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.48/801.84 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.48x = 801.84 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.48x = 168,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,169.90/534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.64

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