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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.17, 799.82 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.17, 799.82 and 208.50 is: 312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.17 : 799.82 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.17/799.82 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.17x = 799.82 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.17x = 166,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,760.38/533.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.77

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