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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.20, 797.02 and 325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.20, 797.02 and 325.77 is: 488.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.20 : 797.02 = 325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.20/797.02 = 325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.20x = 797.02 × 325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.20x = 259,645.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,645.21/531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.79

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