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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.70, 795.51 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.70, 795.51 and 241.98 is: 362.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.70 : 795.51 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.70/795.51 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.70x = 795.51 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.70x = 192,497.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,497.51/530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.72

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