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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.23, 796.44 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.23, 796.44 and 184.42 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.23 : 796.44 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.23/796.44 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.23x = 796.44 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.23x = 146,875.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,875.48/531.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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