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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.21, 794.82 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.21, 794.82 and 377.52 is: 564.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.21 : 794.82 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.21/794.82 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.21x = 794.82 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.21x = 300,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,060.45/531.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.86

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