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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.90, 799.21 and 208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.90, 799.21 and 208.27 is: 312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.90 : 799.21 = 208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.90/799.21 = 208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.90x = 799.21 × 208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.90x = 166,451.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,451.47/532.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.35

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