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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.36, 795.02 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.36, 795.02 and 377.64 is: 565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.36 : 795.02 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.36/795.02 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.36x = 795.02 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.36x = 300,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,229.46/531.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.02

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