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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 802.08 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 802.08 and 209.94 is: 314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 802.08 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/802.08 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 802.08 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 168,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,388.68/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.77

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