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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.99, 795.85 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.99, 795.85 and 378 is: 565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.99 : 795.85 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.99/795.85 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.99x = 795.85 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.99x = 300,830.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,830.36/531.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.48

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