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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.71, 799.34 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.71, 799.34 and 208.17 is: 312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.71 : 799.34 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.71/799.34 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.71x = 799.34 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.71x = 166,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,397.57/532.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.36

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