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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.67, 799.34 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.67, 799.34 and 208.04 is: 312.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.67 : 799.34 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.67/799.34 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.67x = 799.34 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.67x = 166,295.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,295.65/532.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.19

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