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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.88, 799.31 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.88, 799.31 and 208.32 is: 312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.88 : 799.31 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.88/799.31 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.88x = 799.31 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.88x = 166,512.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,512.78/532.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.48

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