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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.53, 799.96 and 208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.53, 799.96 and 208.51 is: 312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.53 : 799.96 = 208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.53/799.96 = 208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.53x = 799.96 × 208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.53x = 166,799.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,799.66/533.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.63

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