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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.68, 795.90 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.68, 795.90 and 242.04 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.68 : 795.90 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.68/795.90 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.68x = 795.90 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.68x = 192,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,639.64/530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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