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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.19, 795.89 and 376.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.19, 795.89 and 376.37 is: 563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.19 : 795.89 = 376.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.19/795.89 = 376.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.19x = 795.89 × 376.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.19x = 299,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,546.08/531.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.92

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