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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.75, 797.64 and 243.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.75, 797.64 and 243.21 is: 364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.75 : 797.64 = 243.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.75/797.64 = 243.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.75x = 797.64 × 243.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.75x = 193,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,994.02/531.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.82

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