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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 796.63 and 242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 796.63 and 242.31 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 796.63 = 242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/796.63 = 242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 796.63 × 242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 193,031.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,031.42/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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