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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.67, 797.30 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.67, 797.30 and 253.98 is: 380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.67 : 797.30 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.67/797.30 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.67x = 797.30 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.67x = 202,496.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,496.22/531.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.87

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