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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 794.96 and 241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 794.96 and 241.25 is: 361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 794.96 = 241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/794.96 = 241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 794.96 × 241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 191,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,782.89/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.94

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