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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.78, 800.11 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.78, 800.11 and 204.64 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.78 : 800.11 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.78/800.11 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.78x = 800.11 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.78x = 163,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,730.51/533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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