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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.39, 797.10 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.39, 797.10 and 242.76 is: 364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.39 : 797.10 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.39/797.10 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.39x = 797.10 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.39x = 193,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,504.00/531.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.15

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