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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.63, 795.51 and 387.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.63, 795.51 and 387.09 is: 579.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.63 : 795.51 = 387.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.63/795.51 = 387.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.63x = 795.51 × 387.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.63x = 307,933.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,933.97/531.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.23

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