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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.93, 797.89 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.93, 797.89 and 207.30 is: 310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.93 : 797.89 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.93/797.89 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.93x = 797.89 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.93x = 165,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,402.60/531.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.95

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