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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.52, 797.60 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.52, 797.60 and 275.04 is: 412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.52 : 797.60 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.52/797.60 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.52x = 797.60 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.52x = 219,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,371.90/531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.73

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