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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.12, 799.86 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.12, 799.86 and 208.58 is: 312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.12 : 799.86 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.12/799.86 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.12x = 799.86 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.12x = 166,834.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,834.80/533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.94

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