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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.86, 795.06 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.86, 795.06 and 241.50 is: 362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.86 : 795.06 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.86/795.06 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.86x = 795.06 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.86x = 192,006.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,006.99/529.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.37

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