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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.14, 796.71 and 358.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.14, 796.71 and 358.95 is: 538.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.14 : 796.71 = 358.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.14/796.71 = 358.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.14x = 796.71 × 358.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.14x = 285,979.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,979.05/531.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.43

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