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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 794.70 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 794.70 and 241.16 is: 362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 794.70 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/794.70 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 794.70 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 191,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,649.85/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.18

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