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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.14, 798.81 and 244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.14, 798.81 and 244.17 is: 366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.14 : 798.81 = 244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.14/798.81 = 244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.14x = 798.81 × 244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.14x = 195,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,045.44/532.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.53

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