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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.03, 795.39 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.03, 795.39 and 241.47 is: 362.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.03 : 795.39 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.03/795.39 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.03x = 795.39 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.03x = 192,062.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,062.82/530.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.36

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