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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.01, 795.45 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.01, 795.45 and 266.67 is: 399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.01 : 795.45 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.01/795.45 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.01x = 795.45 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.01x = 212,122.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,122.65/531.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.47

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