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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.23, 796.42 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.23, 796.42 and 325.76 is: 488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.23 : 796.42 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.23/796.42 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.23x = 796.42 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.23x = 259,441.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,441.78/531.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.38

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