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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.54, 798.33 and 208.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.54, 798.33 and 208.13 is: 312.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.54 : 798.33 = 208.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.54/798.33 = 208.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.54x = 798.33 × 208.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.54x = 166,156.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,156.42/532.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.01

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