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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532, 797.58 and 207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532, 797.58 and 207.10 is: 310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532 : 797.58 = 207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532/797.58 = 207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532x = 797.58 × 207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532x = 165,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,178.82/532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.49

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