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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 802.24 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 802.24 and 209.92 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 802.24 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/802.24 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 802.24 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 168,406.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,406.22/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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