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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.92, 797.88 and 358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.92, 797.88 and 358.71 is: 538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.92 : 797.88 = 358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.92/797.88 = 358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.92x = 797.88 × 358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.92x = 286,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,207.53/531.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.07

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