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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.63, 797.61 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.63, 797.61 and 239.10 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.63 : 797.61 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.63/797.61 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.63x = 797.61 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.63x = 190,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,708.55/531.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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