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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.54, 796.62 and 287.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.54, 796.62 and 287.33 is: 430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.54 : 796.62 = 287.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.54/796.62 = 287.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.54x = 796.62 × 287.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.54x = 228,888.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,888.84/531.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.61

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