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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 794.42 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 794.42 and 241.04 is: 361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 794.42 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/794.42 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 794.42 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 191,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,485.79/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.52

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