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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.77, 797.72 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.77, 797.72 and 288.50 is: 432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.77 : 797.72 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.77/797.72 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.77x = 797.72 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.77x = 230,136.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,136.79/531.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.78

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