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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.26, 796.48 and 253.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.26, 796.48 and 253.47 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.26 : 796.48 = 253.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.26/796.48 = 253.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.26x = 796.48 × 253.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.26x = 201,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,883.79/531.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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