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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.59, 797.74 and 243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.59, 797.74 and 243.23 is: 365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.59 : 797.74 = 243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.59/797.74 = 243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.59x = 797.74 × 243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.59x = 194,029.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,029.70/531.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.00

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