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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.75, 795.24 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.75, 795.24 and 241.20 is: 362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.75 : 795.24 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.75/795.24 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.75x = 795.24 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.75x = 191,811.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,811.89/529.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.08

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