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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 795.55 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 795.55 and 241.46 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 795.55 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/795.55 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 795.55 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 192,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,093.50/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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