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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 794.32 and 241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 794.32 and 241.12 is: 361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 794.32 = 241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/794.32 = 241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 794.32 × 241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 191,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,526.44/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.75

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