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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.23, 793.80 and 240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.23, 793.80 and 240.69 is: 361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.23 : 793.80 = 240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.23/793.80 = 240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.23x = 793.80 × 240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.23x = 191,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,059.72/529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.01

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