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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 801.81 and 205.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 801.81 and 205.65 is: 308.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 801.81 = 205.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/801.81 = 205.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 801.81 × 205.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 164,892.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,892.23/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.44

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