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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.40, 799.62 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.40, 799.62 and 208.68 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.40 : 799.62 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.40/799.62 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.40x = 799.62 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.40x = 166,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,864.70/533.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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