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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.63, 800.13 and 208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.63, 800.13 and 208.82 is: 313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.63 : 800.13 = 208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.63/800.13 = 208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.63x = 800.13 × 208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.63x = 167,079.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,079.15/533.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.10

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