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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.96, 799.54 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.96, 799.54 and 208.16 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.96 : 799.54 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.96/799.54 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.96x = 799.54 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.96x = 166,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,432.25/532.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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