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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.22, 796.27 and 287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.22, 796.27 and 287.68 is: 431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.22 : 796.27 = 287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.22/796.27 = 287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.22x = 796.27 × 287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.22x = 229,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,070.95/531.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.22

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