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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.23, 798.04 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.23, 798.04 and 243.51 is: 365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.23 : 798.04 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.23/798.04 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.23x = 798.04 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.23x = 194,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,329.50/532.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.12

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