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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.16, 797.90 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.16, 797.90 and 207.26 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.16 : 797.90 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.16/797.90 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.16x = 797.90 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.16x = 165,372.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,372.75/532.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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