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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.81, 797.58 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.81, 797.58 and 207 is: 310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.81 : 797.58 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.81/797.58 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.81x = 797.58 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.81x = 165,099.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,099.06/531.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.45

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