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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.67, 796.03 and 401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.67, 796.03 and 401.28 is: 600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.67 : 796.03 = 401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.67/796.03 = 401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.67x = 796.03 × 401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.67x = 319,430.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,430.92/531.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.81

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