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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.99, 800.54 and 204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.99, 800.54 and 204.75 is: 306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.99 : 800.54 = 204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.99/800.54 = 204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.99x = 800.54 × 204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.99x = 163,912.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,912.27/533.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.96

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