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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.40, 795.64 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.40, 795.64 and 241.68 is: 362.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.40 : 795.64 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.40/795.64 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.40x = 795.64 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.40x = 192,290.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,290.28/530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.54

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