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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.95, 798.02 and 243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.95, 798.02 and 243.38 is: 365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.95 : 798.02 = 243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.95/798.02 = 243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.95x = 798.02 × 243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.95x = 194,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,216.90/531.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.11

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