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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.68, 798.72 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.68, 798.72 and 385.88 is: 579.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.68 : 798.72 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.68/798.72 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.68x = 798.72 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.68x = 308,210.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,210.07/531.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.69

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