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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 794.71 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 794.71 and 241.31 is: 361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 794.71 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/794.71 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 794.71 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 191,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,773.76/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.78

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