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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.98, 797.69 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.98, 797.69 and 239.23 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.98 : 797.69 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.98/797.69 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.98x = 797.69 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.98x = 190,830.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,830.73/531.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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