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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.59, 797.40 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.59, 797.40 and 243 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.59 : 797.40 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.59/797.40 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.59x = 797.40 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.59x = 193,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,768.20/531.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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