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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.79, 795.10 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.79, 795.10 and 241.35 is: 361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.79 : 795.10 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.79/795.10 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.79x = 795.10 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.79x = 191,892.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,892.81/530.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.53

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