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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.80, 794.88 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.80, 794.88 and 241.18 is: 361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.80 : 794.88 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.80/794.88 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.80x = 794.88 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.80x = 191,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,709.16/529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.85

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