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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.79, 800.55 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.79, 800.55 and 208.98 is: 313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.79 : 800.55 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.79/800.55 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.79x = 800.55 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.79x = 167,298.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,298.94/533.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.42

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