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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.21, 794.09 and 240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.21, 794.09 and 240.61 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.21 : 794.09 = 240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.21/794.09 = 240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.21x = 794.09 × 240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.21x = 191,065.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,065.99/529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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