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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.44, 796.62 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.44, 796.62 and 242.44 is: 364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.44 : 796.62 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.44/796.62 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.44x = 796.62 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.44x = 193,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,132.55/530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.10

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