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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.59, 797.38 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.59, 797.38 and 207.18 is: 310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.59 : 797.38 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.59/797.38 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.59x = 797.38 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.59x = 165,201.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,201.19/531.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.77

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