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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.66, 797.46 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.66, 797.46 and 359.46 is: 539.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.66 : 797.46 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.66/797.46 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.66x = 797.46 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.66x = 286,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,654.97/531.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.17

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