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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.56, 797.19 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.56, 797.19 and 268.14 is: 402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.56 : 797.19 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.56/797.19 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.56x = 797.19 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.56x = 213,755.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,755.29/531.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.13

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