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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.54, 801.73 and 209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.54, 801.73 and 209.59 is: 314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.54 : 801.73 = 209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.54/801.73 = 209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.54x = 801.73 × 209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.54x = 168,034.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,034.59/534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.35

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