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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.92, 798.16 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.92, 798.16 and 243.28 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.92 : 798.16 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.92/798.16 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.92x = 798.16 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.92x = 194,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,176.36/531.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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