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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.91, 799.82 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.91, 799.82 and 208.50 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.91 : 799.82 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.91/799.82 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.91x = 799.82 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.91x = 166,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,761.43/532.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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