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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 794.04 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 794.04 and 240.72 is: 360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 794.04 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/794.04 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 794.04 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 191,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,141.31/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.94

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