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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.87, 797.50 and 206.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.87, 797.50 and 206.97 is: 310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.87 : 797.50 = 206.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.87/797.50 = 206.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.87x = 797.50 × 206.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.87x = 165,058.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,058.58/531.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.34

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