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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.38, 795.71 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.38, 795.71 and 241.75 is: 362.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.38 : 795.71 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.38/795.71 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.38x = 795.71 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.38x = 192,362.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,362.89/530.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.69

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