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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.72, 801.88 and 205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.72, 801.88 and 205.69 is: 308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.72 : 801.88 = 205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.72/801.88 = 205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.72x = 801.88 × 205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.72x = 164,938.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,938.70/534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.46

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