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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.46, 794.28 and 240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.46, 794.28 and 240.92 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.46 : 794.28 = 240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.46/794.28 = 240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.46x = 794.28 × 240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.46x = 191,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,357.94/529.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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