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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 794.48 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 794.48 and 240.88 is: 361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 794.48 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/794.48 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 794.48 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 191,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,374.34/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.03

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