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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.32, 793.96 and 240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.32, 793.96 and 240.68 is: 361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.32 : 793.96 = 240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.32/793.96 = 240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.32x = 793.96 × 240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.32x = 191,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,090.29/529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.01

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