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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.44, 799.84 and 208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.44, 799.84 and 208.72 is: 312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.44 : 799.84 = 208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.44/799.84 = 208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.44x = 799.84 × 208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.44x = 166,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,942.60/533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.95

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