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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.67, 801.39 and 209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.67, 801.39 and 209.72 is: 314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.67 : 801.39 = 209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.67/801.39 = 209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.67x = 801.39 × 209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.67x = 168,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,067.51/534.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.34

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