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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.57, 798.27 and 327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.57, 798.27 and 327.35 is: 491.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.57 : 798.27 = 327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.57/798.27 = 327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.57x = 798.27 × 327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.57x = 261,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,309.69/531.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.58

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