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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.91, 798.03 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.91, 798.03 and 239.50 is: 359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.91 : 798.03 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.91/798.03 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.91x = 798.03 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.91x = 191,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,128.19/531.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.32

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