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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.92, 797.96 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.92, 797.96 and 301.12 is: 451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.92 : 797.96 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.92/797.96 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.92x = 797.96 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.92x = 240,281.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,281.72/531.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.73

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