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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.74, 795.70 and 241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.74, 795.70 and 241.97 is: 362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.74 : 795.70 = 241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.74/795.70 = 241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.74x = 795.70 × 241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.74x = 192,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,534.32/530.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.77

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