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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.56, 797.18 and 416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.56, 797.18 and 416.22 is: 624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.56 : 797.18 = 416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.56/797.18 = 416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.56x = 797.18 × 416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.56x = 331,800.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,800.18/531.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.21

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