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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.37, 796.10 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.37, 796.10 and 242.01 is: 363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.37 : 796.10 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.37/796.10 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.37x = 796.10 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.37x = 192,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,662.95/530.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.26

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