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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.78, 799.26 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.78, 799.26 and 208.10 is: 312.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.78 : 799.26 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.78/799.26 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.78x = 799.26 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.78x = 166,326.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,326.01/532.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.19

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