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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.28, 796.71 and 184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.28, 796.71 and 184.73 is: 277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.28 : 796.71 = 184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.28/796.71 = 184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.28x = 796.71 × 184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.28x = 147,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,176.24/531.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.02

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