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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.99, 798.17 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.99, 798.17 and 337.14 is: 505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.99 : 798.17 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.99/798.17 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.99x = 798.17 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.99x = 269,093.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,093.35/531.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.82

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