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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.06, 797.82 and 243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.06, 797.82 and 243.26 is: 364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.06 : 797.82 = 243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.06/797.82 = 243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.06x = 797.82 × 243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.06x = 194,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,077.69/532.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.77

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