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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.80, 796.38 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.80, 796.38 and 242.18 is: 363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.80 : 796.38 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.80/796.38 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.80x = 796.38 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.80x = 192,867.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,867.31/530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.35

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