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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.44, 797.52 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.44, 797.52 and 275.12 is: 412.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.44 : 797.52 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.44/797.52 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.44x = 797.52 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.44x = 219,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,413.70/531.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.87

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