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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.17, 795.72 and 299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.17, 795.72 and 299.35 is: 448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.17 : 795.72 = 299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.17/795.72 = 299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.17x = 795.72 × 299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.17x = 238,198.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,198.78/531.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.44

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