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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.43, 800.15 and 208.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.43, 800.15 and 208.57 is: 312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.43 : 800.15 = 208.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.43/800.15 = 208.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.43x = 800.15 × 208.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.43x = 166,887.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,887.63/533.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.86

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