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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.11, 796.28 and 357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.11, 796.28 and 357.35 is: 535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.11 : 796.28 = 357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.11/796.28 = 357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.11x = 796.28 × 357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.11x = 284,544.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,544.89/531.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.76

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