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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.40, 798.16 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.40, 798.16 and 244.04 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.40 : 798.16 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.40/798.16 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.40x = 798.16 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.40x = 194,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,782.97/532.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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