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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.81, 795.92 and 241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.81, 795.92 and 241.97 is: 362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.81 : 795.92 = 241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.81/795.92 = 241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.81x = 795.92 × 241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.81x = 192,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,587.55/530.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.82

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