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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.33, 796.96 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.33, 796.96 and 299.50 is: 449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.33 : 796.96 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.33/796.96 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.33x = 796.96 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.33x = 238,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,688.74/531.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.22

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