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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.61, 800.70 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.61, 800.70 and 208.93 is: 313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.61 : 800.70 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.61/800.70 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.61x = 800.70 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.61x = 167,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,290.25/533.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.51

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