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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.47, 797.38 and 184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.47, 797.38 and 184.89 is: 277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.47 : 797.38 = 184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.47/797.38 = 184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.47x = 797.38 × 184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.47x = 147,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,429.66/531.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.40

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