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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.55, 801.39 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.55, 801.39 and 205.28 is: 307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.55 : 801.39 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.55/801.39 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.55x = 801.39 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.55x = 164,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,513.62/534.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.76

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