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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.72, 798.60 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.72, 798.60 and 208.28 is: 312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.72 : 798.60 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.72/798.60 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.72x = 798.60 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.72x = 166,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,332.41/532.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.23

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