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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.68, 797.52 and 289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.68, 797.52 and 289.74 is: 434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.68 : 797.52 = 289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.68/797.52 = 289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.68x = 797.52 × 289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.68x = 231,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,073.72/531.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.61

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