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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.77, 801.61 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.77, 801.61 and 205.62 is: 308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.77 : 801.61 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.77/801.61 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.77x = 801.61 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.77x = 164,827.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,827.05/534.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.22

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