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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.07, 796.48 and 376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.07, 796.48 and 376.55 is: 564.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.07 : 796.48 = 376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.07/796.48 = 376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.07x = 796.48 × 376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.07x = 299,914.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,914.54/531.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.74

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