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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.34, 797.79 and 243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.34, 797.79 and 243.10 is: 364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.34 : 797.79 = 243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.34/797.79 = 243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.34x = 797.79 × 243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.34x = 193,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,942.75/532.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.32

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