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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.06, 799.44 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.06, 799.44 and 208.34 is: 312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.06 : 799.44 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.06/799.44 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.06x = 799.44 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.06x = 166,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,555.33/533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.45

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