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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.21, 797.04 and 287.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.21, 797.04 and 287.45 is: 431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.21 : 797.04 = 287.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.21/797.04 = 287.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.21x = 797.04 × 287.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.21x = 229,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,109.15/531.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.30

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