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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.73, 797.72 and 257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.73, 797.72 and 257.75 is: 386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.73 : 797.72 = 257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.73/797.72 = 257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.73x = 797.72 × 257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.73x = 205,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,612.33/531.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.69

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