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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 796.62 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 796.62 and 242.28 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 796.62 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/796.62 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 796.62 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 193,005.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,005.09/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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