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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.44, 798.12 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.44, 798.12 and 243.44 is: 365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.44 : 798.12 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.44/798.12 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.44x = 798.12 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.44x = 194,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,294.33/531.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.60

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