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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.96, 796.71 and 242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.96, 796.71 and 242.36 is: 363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.96 : 796.71 = 242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.96/796.71 = 242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.96x = 796.71 × 242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.96x = 193,090.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,090.64/530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.66

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