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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.51, 796.32 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.51, 796.32 and 368.88 is: 552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.51 : 796.32 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.51/796.32 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.51x = 796.32 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.51x = 293,746.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,746.52/531.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.66

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