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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.53, 797.52 and 206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.53, 797.52 and 206.78 is: 310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.53 : 797.52 = 206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.53/797.52 = 206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.53x = 797.52 × 206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.53x = 164,911.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,911.19/531.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.26

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