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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.02, 795.99 and 402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.02, 795.99 and 402.50 is: 603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.02 : 795.99 = 402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.02/795.99 = 402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.02x = 795.99 × 402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.02x = 320,385.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,385.98/531.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.34

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