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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.76, 800.32 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.76, 800.32 and 208.84 is: 313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.76 : 800.32 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.76/800.32 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.76x = 800.32 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.76x = 167,138.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,138.83/533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.13

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