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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.81, 801.77 and 209.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.81, 801.77 and 209.97 is: 314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.81 : 801.77 = 209.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.81/801.77 = 209.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.81x = 801.77 × 209.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.81x = 168,346.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,346.60/534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.78

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