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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.57, 797.12 and 206.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.57, 797.12 and 206.71 is: 309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.57 : 797.12 = 206.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.57/797.12 = 206.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.57x = 797.12 × 206.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.57x = 164,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,768.69/531.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.97

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