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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.52, 800.35 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.52, 800.35 and 208.91 is: 313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.52 : 800.35 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.52/800.35 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.52x = 800.35 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.52x = 167,202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,202.60/533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.40

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