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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.59, 794.40 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.59, 794.40 and 241.03 is: 361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.59 : 794.40 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.59/794.40 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.59x = 794.40 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.59x = 191,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,474.32/529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.55

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