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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.56, 801.96 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.56, 801.96 and 209.96 is: 314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.56 : 801.96 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.56/801.96 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.56x = 801.96 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.56x = 168,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,379.52/534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.99

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