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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.58, 797.93 and 377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.58, 797.93 and 377.80 is: 567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.58 : 797.93 = 377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.58/797.93 = 377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.58x = 797.93 × 377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.58x = 301,457.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,457.95/531.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.10

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