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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.38, 799.74 and 208.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.38, 799.74 and 208.60 is: 312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.38 : 799.74 = 208.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.38/799.74 = 208.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.38x = 799.74 × 208.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.38x = 166,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,825.76/533.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.77

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