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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.71, 799.16 and 208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.71, 799.16 and 208.06 is: 312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.71 : 799.16 = 208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.71/799.16 = 208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.71x = 799.16 × 208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.71x = 166,273.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,273.23/532.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.13

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