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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.79, 797.63 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.79, 797.63 and 185.11 is: 277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.79 : 797.63 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.79/797.63 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.79x = 797.63 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.79x = 147,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,646.37/531.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.64

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