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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.54, 797.64 and 242.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.54, 797.64 and 242.98 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.54 : 797.64 = 242.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.54/797.64 = 242.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.54x = 797.64 × 242.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.54x = 193,810.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,810.57/531.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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