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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.94, 798.22 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.94, 798.22 and 288.46 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.94 : 798.22 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.94/798.22 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.94x = 798.22 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.94x = 230,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,250.55/531.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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