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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.04, 795.34 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.04, 795.34 and 368.84 is: 552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.04 : 795.34 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.04/795.34 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.04x = 795.34 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.04x = 293,353.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,353.21/531.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.41

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