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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.93, 800.65 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.93, 800.65 and 204.93 is: 307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.93 : 800.65 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.93/800.65 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.93x = 800.65 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.93x = 164,079.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,079.21/533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.30

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