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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.56, 797.64 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.56, 797.64 and 288.08 is: 432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.56 : 797.64 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.56/797.64 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.56x = 797.64 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.56x = 229,784.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,784.13/531.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.28

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