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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.11, 796.34 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.11, 796.34 and 238.55 is: 357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.11 : 796.34 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.11/796.34 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.11x = 796.34 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.11x = 189,965.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,965.71/531.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.68

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