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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533, 799.05 and 208.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533, 799.05 and 208.60 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533 : 799.05 = 208.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533/799.05 = 208.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533x = 799.05 × 208.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533x = 166,681.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,681.83/533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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