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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.68, 797.52 and 275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.68, 797.52 and 275 is: 412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.68 : 797.52 = 275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.68/797.52 = 275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.68x = 797.52 × 275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.68x = 219,318
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,318/531.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.50

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