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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 795.51 and 241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 795.51 and 241.77 is: 362.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 795.51 = 241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/795.51 = 241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 795.51 × 241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 192,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,330.45/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.66

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