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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.96, 794.96 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.96, 794.96 and 241.24 is: 361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.96 : 794.96 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.96/794.96 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.96x = 794.96 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.96x = 191,776.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,776.15/529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.87

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