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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 796.32 and 242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 796.32 and 242.26 is: 363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 796.32 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/796.32 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 796.32 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 192,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,916.48/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.39

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