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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.35, 796 and 325.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.35, 796 and 325.41 is: 487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.35 : 796 = 325.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.35/796 = 325.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.35x = 796 × 325.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.35x = 259,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,026.36/531.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.49

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