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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.89, 798.38 and 377.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.89, 798.38 and 377.99 is: 567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.89 : 798.38 = 377.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.89/798.38 = 377.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.89x = 798.38 × 377.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.89x = 301,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,779.66/531.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.37

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