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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.14, 793.91 and 240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.14, 793.91 and 240.38 is: 360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.14 : 793.91 = 240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.14/793.91 = 240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.14x = 793.91 × 240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.14x = 190,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,836.72/529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.65

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