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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.54, 800.58 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.54, 800.58 and 208.92 is: 313.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.54 : 800.58 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.54/800.58 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.54x = 800.58 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.54x = 167,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,257.17/533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.49

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