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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.22, 797.28 and 287.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.22, 797.28 and 287.95 is: 432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.22 : 797.28 = 287.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.22/797.28 = 287.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.22x = 797.28 × 287.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.22x = 229,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,576.78/531.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.17

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