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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.73, 794.80 and 240.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.73, 794.80 and 240.97 is: 361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.73 : 794.80 = 240.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.73/794.80 = 240.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.73x = 794.80 × 240.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.73x = 191,522.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,522.96/529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.55

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