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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.19, 799.71 and 208.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.19, 799.71 and 208.65 is: 312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.19 : 799.71 = 208.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.19/799.71 = 208.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.19x = 799.71 × 208.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.19x = 166,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,859.49/533.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.95

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