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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.47, 793.94 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.47, 793.94 and 240.75 is: 361.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.47 : 793.94 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.47/793.94 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.47x = 793.94 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.47x = 191,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,139.85/529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.00

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