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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.50, 794.31 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.50, 794.31 and 241.14 is: 361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.50 : 794.31 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.50/794.31 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.50x = 794.31 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.50x = 191,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,539.91/529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.74

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