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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.20, 795.52 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.20, 795.52 and 359.68 is: 538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.20 : 795.52 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.20/795.52 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.20x = 795.52 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.20x = 286,132.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,132.63/531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.65

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