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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.92, 798.24 and 358.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.92, 798.24 and 358.91 is: 538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.92 : 798.24 = 358.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.92/798.24 = 358.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.92x = 798.24 × 358.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.92x = 286,492.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,492.33/531.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.61

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