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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.88, 797.81 and 289.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.88, 797.81 and 289.94 is: 434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.88 : 797.81 = 289.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.88/797.81 = 289.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.88x = 797.81 × 289.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.88x = 231,314.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,314.31/531.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.90

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