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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.51, 797.14 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.51, 797.14 and 376.98 is: 565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.51 : 797.14 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.51/797.14 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.51x = 797.14 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.51x = 300,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,505.84/531.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.38

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