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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.52, 795.42 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.52, 795.42 and 367.16 is: 549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.52 : 795.42 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.52/795.42 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.52x = 795.42 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.52x = 292,042.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,042.43/531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.45

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