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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.34, 794.02 and 240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.34, 794.02 and 240.78 is: 361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.34 : 794.02 = 240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.34/794.02 = 240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.34x = 794.02 × 240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.34x = 191,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,184.14/529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.17

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