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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.52, 797.31 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.52, 797.31 and 184.77 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.52 : 797.31 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.52/797.31 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.52x = 797.31 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.52x = 147,318.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,318.97/531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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