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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.65, 797.13 and 288.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.65, 797.13 and 288.11 is: 431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.65 : 797.13 = 288.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.65/797.13 = 288.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.65x = 797.13 × 288.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.65x = 229,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,657.14/531.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.97

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