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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.14, 797.03 and 206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.14, 797.03 and 206.78 is: 310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.14 : 797.03 = 206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.14/797.03 = 206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.14x = 797.03 × 206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.14x = 164,809.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,809.86/531.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.29

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