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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.03, 799.58 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.03, 799.58 and 208.37 is: 312.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.03 : 799.58 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.03/799.58 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.03x = 799.58 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.03x = 166,607.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,607.44/533.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.57

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