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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.01, 795.94 and 345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.01, 795.94 and 345.68 is: 518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.01 : 795.94 = 345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.01/795.94 = 345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.01x = 795.94 × 345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.01x = 275,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,140.54/531.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.15

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