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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.96, 797.46 and 288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.96, 797.46 and 288.28 is: 432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.96 : 797.46 = 288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.96/797.46 = 288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.96x = 797.46 × 288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.96x = 229,891.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,891.77/531.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.16

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