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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.86, 795.12 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.86, 795.12 and 241.32 is: 362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.86 : 795.12 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.86/795.12 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.86x = 795.12 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.86x = 191,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,878.36/529.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.13

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