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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 796.72 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 796.72 and 242.52 is: 363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 796.72 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/796.72 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 796.72 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 193,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,220.53/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.96

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