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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.86, 797.47 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.86, 797.47 and 239.31 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.86 : 797.47 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.86/797.47 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.86x = 797.47 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.86x = 190,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,842.55/531.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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