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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.81, 797.76 and 257.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.81, 797.76 and 257.67 is: 386.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.81 : 797.76 = 257.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.81/797.76 = 257.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.81x = 797.76 × 257.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.81x = 205,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,558.82/531.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.53

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