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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.91, 797.82 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.91, 797.82 and 243.33 is: 364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.91 : 797.82 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.91/797.82 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.91x = 797.82 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.91x = 194,133.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,133.54/531.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.97

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