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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.97, 799.91 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.97, 799.91 and 208.56 is: 313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.97 : 799.91 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.97/799.91 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.97x = 799.91 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.97x = 166,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,831.97/532.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.02

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