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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.36, 797.58 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.36, 797.58 and 357.48 is: 536.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.36 : 797.58 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.36/797.58 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.36x = 797.58 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.36x = 285,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,118.90/531.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.58

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