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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.35, 798.81 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.35, 798.81 and 239.94 is: 360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.35 : 798.81 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.35/798.81 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.35x = 798.81 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.35x = 191,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,666.47/532.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.04

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