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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.12, 795.98 and 284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.12, 795.98 and 284.30 is: 426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.12 : 795.98 = 284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.12/795.98 = 284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.12x = 795.98 × 284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.12x = 226,293.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,293.13/531.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.07

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