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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.05, 793.62 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.05, 793.62 and 240.42 is: 360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.05 : 793.62 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.05/793.62 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.05x = 793.62 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.05x = 190,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,802.12/529.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.65

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