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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.21, 798.50 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.21, 798.50 and 239.68 is: 359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.21 : 798.50 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.21/798.50 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.21x = 798.50 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.21x = 191,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,383.10/532.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.60

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