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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.92, 795.76 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.92, 795.76 and 241.76 is: 362.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.92 : 795.76 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.92/795.76 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.92x = 795.76 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.92x = 192,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,382.94/530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.36

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