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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.90, 797.61 and 350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.90, 797.61 and 350.25 is: 525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.90 : 797.61 = 350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.90/797.61 = 350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.90x = 797.61 × 350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.90x = 279,362.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,362.90/531.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.22

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