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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 795.15 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 795.15 and 241.31 is: 362.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 795.15 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/795.15 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 795.15 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 191,879.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,879.63/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.12

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