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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.84, 797.80 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.84, 797.80 and 242.96 is: 364.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.84 : 797.80 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.84/797.80 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.84x = 797.80 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.84x = 193,833.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,833.49/531.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.46

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