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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.61, 796.33 and 357.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.61, 796.33 and 357.77 is: 535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.61 : 796.33 = 357.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.61/796.33 = 357.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.61x = 796.33 × 357.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.61x = 284,900.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,900.94/531.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.92

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