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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.20, 796.80 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.20, 796.80 and 358.40 is: 537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.20 : 796.80 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.20/796.80 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.20x = 796.80 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.20x = 285,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,573.12/531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.60

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