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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.79, 798.70 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.79, 798.70 and 208.08 is: 311.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.79 : 798.70 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.79/798.70 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.79x = 798.70 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.79x = 166,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,189.50/532.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.93

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