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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.43, 796.23 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.43, 796.23 and 287.52 is: 430.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.43 : 796.23 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.43/796.23 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.43x = 796.23 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.43x = 228,929.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,929.06/531.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.78

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