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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.63, 801.39 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.63, 801.39 and 209.55 is: 314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.63 : 801.39 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.63/801.39 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.63x = 801.39 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.63x = 167,931.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,931.27/534.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.11

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