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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.34, 797 and 206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.34, 797 and 206.78 is: 310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.34 : 797 = 206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.34/797 = 206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.34x = 797 × 206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.34x = 164,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,799.68/531.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.16

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