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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.28, 800.27 and 208.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.28, 800.27 and 208.65 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.28 : 800.27 = 208.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.28/800.27 = 208.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.28x = 800.27 × 208.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.28x = 166,975.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,975.29/533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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